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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Vitamin E for Fatty Liver

Biggs Chiropractic and Acupuncture
biggschiropractic@gmail.com

A growing number of people in this country suffer from what is known as Fatty Liver Disease. This condition is characterized by deposits of fat within the liver, and the cause is unknown. The condition is more prevalent in people who are over weight and in diabetics.  There is no known cure. There is no known treatment. Fatty liver disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death.

A recent study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, however, shows that there is promise in treating fatty liver disease with Vitamin E.  In the study, 43% of those treated with Vitamin E showed significant improvements in liver function.

Although not everyone responded, I believe that these numbers are significant enough to warrant the use of Vitamin E. Milk Thistle is an herb that has also received Kudos in liver treatment. For those that suffer from fatty liver disease, these remedies should be tried. Since there is no other known medical treatment, and since the taking of Vitamin E and Milk Thistle represent treatment options with minimal or no negative affects, those that suffer from this disease should seriously consider a treatment regimen with these two ingredients.

Keith E. Biggs, DC

3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ  85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Office:  480-985-3334
Cell:     480-375-0068

1 comment:

  1. Taking pro-active steps, including taking a multivitamin to help maintain and boost good health and wellness, is about the best thing you can do for yourself -- and your health.

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