Evidence supporting the use of: Polyphenols (npt specified)
For the health condition: Fatty Liver Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Polyphenols are a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants, and their use for fatty liver disease (specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD) is primarily justified by emerging scientific evidence. Several studies, including preclinical and clinical research, have investigated the effects of polyphenol-rich foods and extracts (such as green tea catechins, resveratrol from grapes, and curcumin from turmeric) on liver health. These polyphenols exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering properties, which are believed to benefit patients with fatty liver disease by reducing liver fat accumulation, improving insulin sensitivity, and decreasing markers of liver inflammation and oxidative stress.
Meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials provide moderate evidence for certain polyphenols. For example, green tea extract supplementation has been shown to reduce liver enzyme levels and hepatic fat content in NAFLD patients. Resveratrol and curcumin have also shown some beneficial effects, though results are inconsistent and often limited by small sample sizes and short intervention durations. While the overall body of evidence is promising, more large-scale, long-term studies are needed to confirm efficacy and determine optimal dosing and safety.
In summary, current scientific evidence moderately supports the use of polyphenols for fatty liver disease, especially as adjuncts to standard lifestyle interventions, but they are not a primary therapy and should not replace established medical management.
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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
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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 Polyphenols (npt specified)
Aging (prevention)Alzheimer's Disease
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (prevention)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation (adults)
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Digestion (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glaucoma
Gout
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification