Alpha-lipoic acid is a sulfur-containing antioxidant and metabolic cofactor studied most convincingly for diabetic neuropathy. Typical supplement doses are 300-600 mg/day; evidence for other uses is limited.
Updated overview of liver anatomy, its role in metastases (especially from colorectal cancer), and contemporary surgical and interventional treatments including resection, portal vein embolization, ablation, and radioembolization.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) tea is a traditional liver-support infusion. Silymarin, the active group of compounds, shows antioxidant and liver-protective properties in some trials, but evidence is mixed. People on prescription drugs - especially antiretrovirals - or with allergies should consult a clinician before using milk thistle.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) contains the silymarin complex and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory actions. Clinical evidence for liver benefits is mixed; products vary and possible drug interactions exist, so consult a clinician before use.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the "good" cholesterol carrier that helps remove excess cholesterol from arteries and deliver it to the liver. Lifestyle changes - exercise, quitting smoking, and healthy fats - help improve HDL; overall heart risk depends on the full lipid profile.
Practical, updated guidance for lowering LDL cholesterol: emphasize plant foods and soluble fiber, eat fatty fish and nuts, replace saturated fats with unsaturated oils, avoid trans fats, and combine diet with regular exercise and medical monitoring.
The Hollywood (48-Hour) Diet is a two-day juice cleanse that can cause rapid, mostly temporary weight loss. It does not "detox" the body; consult a clinician before trying and prefer sustainable, evidence-based approaches for lasting results.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) helps remove cholesterol from arteries and is linked with lower cardiovascular risk. Learn how HDL differs from LDL, what affects HDL levels, and practical steps to protect heart health.
Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Causes include viruses (A, B, C), alcohol, and drugs. Vaccines prevent A and B; modern antivirals can cure most C infections. Testing, harm reduction, and vaccines are key.
Cholesterol is essential but higher LDL increases heart disease risk. Replace saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats, favor a Mediterranean-style pattern, and include marine omega-3s to lower triglycerides. Work with your clinician for personalized targets and, if needed, medication.
Alcohol-associated liver disease ranges from reversible fatty liver to irreversible cirrhosis. Abstinence, nutritional support, and early medical care are central to preventing progression.
Cholesterol is essential for cells, hormones, and vitamin D. The liver makes most cholesterol; dietary saturated fats have the strongest effect on raising LDL. You can lower LDL with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, plant sterols, weight loss, and exercise. Discuss individual targets with your clinician.
A clear, up-to-date guide to what cholesterol does, how LDL and HDL affect cardiovascular risk, which foods and habits raise cholesterol, and practical steps to lower it.