5 Proven Health Benefits of Dandelion

5. Dandelion may help to promote a healthy liver

Dandelion is an excellent source of antioxidants that help in protecting against oxidative stress and cellular damage. Some of these antioxidants found in dandelion have a protective effect on the liver.

Dandelion polysaccharides have been shown to protect the liver from damage caused by toxic levels of acetaminophen, a commonly used medication for pain relief.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCE
PMID: 22424457

Other research has found that dandelion could help reduce excess fat levels stored in the liver and may be a potential treatment for obesity-related nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.2✅ JOURNAL REFERENCE
PMID: 23603008

Another study found that dandelion helps prevent alcohol toxicity damage to the liver.3✅ JOURNAL REFERENCE
PMID: 20347918
These protective effects are most likely due to the dandelion’s antioxidant content.

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