Relationship: Liver and zinc

Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the body system: Liver

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Rating (out of 5): 3

Zinc is an essential trace mineral with well-documented roles in various physiological processes, including those related to liver health. Scientifically, zinc is necessary for the activity of numerous enzymes involved in cellular metabolism, antioxidant defense, and immune function, all of which are relevant to liver function. Several studies indicate that zinc deficiency is associated with liver diseases such as cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and hepatitis. Supplementation with zinc has been shown to improve certain biomarkers in patients with chronic liver disease, including reducing ammonia levels in hepatic encephalopathy and improving liver function tests in some cases.

However, while zinc supplementation is justified in individuals with zinc deficiency or specific liver conditions, evidence for its use in healthy individuals solely for "liver support" is less robust. Most clinical studies focus on patients with established liver disease rather than on prevention or general liver health. Additionally, the mechanisms by which zinc may exert protective effects on the liver are still being elucidated. At present, zinc is recognized as important for overall metabolic and liver function, but its use as a general liver tonic is not universally endorsed.

In conclusion, the use of zinc for supporting liver health is supported by scientific evidence, particularly in the context of deficiency or liver disease, but the evidence is moderate (3/5) for its generalized use in liver support for the healthy population.

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