5 of the Best Herbs to Help Improve Liver Health

4. Dandelion may help improve the health of the liver

Dandelion is a superb source of antioxidants that assist in protecting against oxidative stress and cellular damage. A number of these antioxidants found in dandelion have a protective effect on the liver.

Dandelion polysaccharides have been demonstrated to protect the liver from damage as a result of toxic levels of acetaminophen, a frequently used medicine for pain relief.¹✅ JOURNAL REFERENCE
DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2011.0282

Other studies have revealed that dandelion may help reduce excess fat levels stored in the liver and could be a potential treatment for obesity-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.²✅ JOURNAL REFERENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.04.023

Yet another study discovered that dandelion helps in preventing alcohol toxicity damage to the liver. These protective effects are probably because of the dandelion’s antioxidant content.³✅ JOURNAL REFERENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2010.03.037

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