Fatty Liver Disease

Researchers at Tufts University discovered that phytoene, a colorless compound in tomatoes, significantly reduces fatty liver disease development by activating fat-burning proteins.

Is it possible to protect the liver even without losing weight? A new study published on August 10 in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism points to a surprising mechanism that may change the way researchers look at the treatment of advanced fatty liver disease. The researchers found that the hormone GDF15 may activate a communication pathway between the brain and the liver, which helps reduce...