Evidence supporting the use of: Allium (unspecified)
For the health condition: Fatty Liver Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Allium species, particularly garlic (Allium sativum), have been investigated for their potential benefits in managing fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD). Several preclinical studies and a limited number of small clinical trials have suggested that compounds found in Allium, such as allicin and S-allyl cysteine, may exert hepatoprotective effects through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering mechanisms. Some randomized controlled trials in humans have reported improvements in liver enzyme levels and hepatic steatosis after garlic supplementation, although these studies are generally of low to moderate quality and often involve small sample sizes and short durations.
Traditional use of Allium for liver health exists in some herbal medicine systems, but the specific application for fatty liver disease is a relatively recent focus, largely driven by modern scientific inquiry rather than longstanding traditional practice. The evidence supporting Allium’s efficacy in treating or supporting fatty liver disease remains preliminary, with larger and more rigorous clinical trials needed to confirm benefits, optimal dosing, and safety. Current guidelines do not endorse Allium as a primary therapy for NAFLD, but it is sometimes used as a complementary intervention. Overall, the scientific evidence is limited but suggestive, warranting a moderate evidence rating of 2 out of 5.
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akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
arjun tree
artichoke
astaxanthin
banaba
barberry
barley
beet
berberine
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
sesame
branched-chain amino acids
butyrate triglyceride
canola oil
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chia seed
chicory
chlorella
chokeberry
choline
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
dandelion
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
ginger
grape
hesperetin
kelp
l-carnitine
l-glutathione
l-methionine
l-taurine
lecithin
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
milk thistle
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
palmitoleic acid
perilla
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phospholipids
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
silymarin
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
trimethylglycine (TMG)
triphala
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
mulberry
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
enicostemma littorale
punarnava
picrorhiza kurroa
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
ganoderma
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
coix
nopal
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
4-hydroxyisoleucine
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Arjuna
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
Alisma
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
Anemarrhena
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Apocynin
Arjunolic acid
Borotutu
Brutieridin
Brown Algae
Brassica
Berberis (unspecified)
Baicalein
Blakeslea trispora
Betanin
Bifidobacteria
bile acid
Baicalin
Carqueja
Chebulic acid
Camelina Oil
Coriander
chlorogenic acid
Cynarin
Cruciferous
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Caulerpa okamurae
Copalchi
Curcuma
Corilagin
Crocetin
Cynaropicrin
corosolic acid
Carnosic acid
Diallyl sulfide
Danshen
Dihydromyricetin
DL-Methionine
Decursin
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Dithiolthiones
epicatechin
Eriocitrin
Ergothioneine
Erythrodiol
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Eucommia ulmoides
Fiber
Rhubarb
walnut
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Allium (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Aging (prevention)
Angina
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Appetite (deficient)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Belching
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Bladder Infection
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gall Stones
Gangrene
Gas and Bloating
Giardia
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Halitosis
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)