Product Reviews and Information for MASLD (formerly Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)

2/24/2023

Curcumin for Fatty Liver?

Does curcumin supplementation decrease cholesterol, triglycerides, or liver enzyme levels in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin supplements and spices.

2/14/2023

Supplements for Fatty Liver?

Find out how the following supplements, and other approaches, affect liver function in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD):

• Berberine
• Fish oil
• Probiotics

9/17/2021

Vitamin C For Fatty Liver?

Can taking high-dose vitamin C improve liver function or insulin resistance in people with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Vitamin C Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among vitamin C supplements.

5/04/2024

L-Citrulline for Fatty Liver?

Does taking L-citrulline decrease liver fat or have other benefits in people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD)? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our L-Citrulline Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among L-citrulline supplements.

Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

4/22/2022

Vitamin E for Fatty Liver Disease?

Can supplementation with vitamin E benefit people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD)? See what the American Heart Association recently advised in the What It Does section of our Vitamin E Supplements Review.

Also see our answer to the question: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease?

7/12/2016

Vitamin D & Fatty Liver

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease fat accumulation in the liver in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who are vitamin D deficient. Get the details in the "What It Does" section of the Vitamin D Supplements Review >>

6/08/2019

Turmeric (Curcumin) and Fatty Liver Disease

Several studies suggest that curcumin supplements (from turmeric) may be helpful to people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. For details, see the What It Does section of the Turmeric & Curcumin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among products.

8/13/2019

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fatty Liver Disease

Can consuming a Mediterranean diet enriched with extra-virgin olive oil decrease the incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review. Also see our tests and Top Picks among extra virgin olive oils.

10/14/2017

Fatty Liver and Vitamin D

A recent study showed that it is difficult to raise vitamin D levels in some people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease -- a condition affecting 30% of Americans. This is concerning, as there may be benefits to raising low levels of vitamin D in such people. Learn more in the "What It Does" section of the Vitamin D Supplements Review >>

2/27/2024

Alpha Lipoic Acid & Fatty Liver Disease

Does alpha lipoic acid help with metabolic fatty liver disease? See what research shows in our Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among alpha lipoic acid supplements.

11/06/2020

Fish Oil for Liver Disease?

Does taking fish oil help people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Find out what a recent study suggested in the What It Does section of our Fish Oil Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for fish oil.

7/18/2024

Fatty Liver: Does Vitamin E or DHA Help?

Does taking high-dose vitamin E or the omega-3 fatty acid DHA reduce liver fat in people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a recent study showed in the Liver disease section of our Vitamin E Supplements Review.

Also see out article: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

12/05/2023

Fatty Liver & C15:0

Did supplementing with C15:0 help people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a recent study showed in our article about the health effects of C15:0.

Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

7/22/2024

Quercetin for Fatty Liver?

Can taking quercetin reduce liver fat in people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Quercetin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for quercetin.

Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

3/19/2024

Olive Oil & Fatty Liver

Olive oil seems to offer benefits to people with fatty liver disease. See what a recent study showed in our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks among olive oils.

Also see: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

6/18/2024

Curcumin for Fatty Liver?

Does curcumin reduce liver inflammation and scarring in people with advanced fatty liver disease? Find out in the Fatty Liver Disease section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review, which includes our Top Picks for curcumin and turmeric.

6/28/2024

Propolis for Fatty Liver?

Does supplementing with propolis (a waxy substance in bee hives) improve liver health among people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a study showed in our article about supplements for fatty liver disease.

7/27/2021

Diets for Fatty Liver Disease

Are some diets more beneficial than others for fatty liver disease? Find out in our CL Answer about supplements and diets for fatty liver disease.

7/31/2021

Coffee And Fatty Liver Disease?

Can drinking coffee help prevent fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis (scarring)? Find out what research suggests in our CL Answer about supplements and diets for fatty liver disease.

8/07/2021

Bergamot for Fatty Liver?

Can bergamot help reduce cholesterol or liver fat in people with fatty liver disease? Find out in our updated answer about Supplements and Diets for fatty Liver Disease.

10/05/2021

Diet for Fatty Liver Disease

Find out the most important dietary considerations for people with fatty liver disease in our updated answer to the question: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

10/25/2014

Probiotics Reduce Cholesterol / Improve Liver Function

Adding probiotic organisms to yogurt appeared to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol in a study of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a common condition. Levels of liver enzymes also improved and more weight loss occurred when people ate the probiotic yogurt, in contrast to those who ate regular yogurt. The probiotic organisms used in this study are found in several products recently tested by ConsumerLab.com. See the details in the Probiotic Supplements Review >> 

7/06/2022

Curcumin for Fatty Liver?

Does supplementing with curcumin decrease liver fat in people with fatty liver? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Also see our answer to the question: Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?

5/29/2024

Curcumin for Fatty Liver?

Did taking curcumin decrease liver fat in people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a recent study showed in the Fatty Liver section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin supplements and spices.

2/17/2023

TUDCA for Fatty Liver?

TUDCA supplements are commonly promoted for treating liver disorders, but is there evidence supporting the use of TUDCA for fatty liver disease? Find out in our updated CL Answer about supplements for fatty liver.

Also, see our CL Answer about TUDCA for details about its other uses, potential safety concerns, and cost.

4/09/2024

Saffron for Fatty Liver?

Did taking a saffron supplement decrease liver fat in people with fatty liver disease? Find out what a recent study showed in our Saffron Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among saffron supplements.

8/08/2024

Citrus Bergamot for Cholesterol?

Does taking citrus bergamot extract lower cholesterol or help with fatty liver disease? Find out in our answers about supplements for cholesterol-lowering and fatty liver disease. Also, learn about possible side effects and interactions of this ingredient.

7/17/2021

Fish Oil and Fatty Liver Disease?

Can taking fish oil over a lifetime increase the risk of developing fatty liver disease? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Fish Oil Supplements Review.

9/19/2024

Propolis for Vision?

Propolis is found in some eye formulas, but is there good evidence that is helps with conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, or retinal damage? Find out in our Vision Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among lutein and AREDS formula supplements.

Also find out if propolis has shown benefit for fatty liver disease or arthritis.

8/23/2016

Omega-3s and Diabetic Eye Disease

Getting the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from eating fish is associated with a much lower risk of developing sight-threatening retinopathy in diabetics, according to a recently published study. The same benefit has been shown in non-diabetics. But do omega-3 supplements help? Find out in the "What It Does" section of the Fish Oil Supplements Review >>

10/23/2018

DPA -- The Other Omega-3

Studies are showing that higher blood levels of DPA (an omega-3 fatty acid obtained from fish) are associated with healthier aging and reduced cardiovascular disease. Although a cause-and-effect relationship has not been established, if you're interested in increasing DPA in your diet, we just published the amounts of DPA that we found in popular brands of canned tuna and salmon. Some had virtually no DPA, while others provided nearly 100 mg per serving. (Also see our Top Picks for Canned Tuna & Salmon.)

12/23/2013

Liver Toxicity with Supplements, Including Green Tea

An increase in cases of liver toxicity associated with dietary supplement use has recently been reported. In an article about the findings, The New York Times reports that bodybuilding supplements and products containing green tea extracts are among those associated with such cases. For more information about green tea extracts and toxicity, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the Green Tea Supplements Review >> 

5/19/2013

Fish Oil No Help for Heart Disease?

A new study found that taking a fish oil supplement did not reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in people with multiple risk factors for heart disease. But this doesn't tell the whole story. Get the bottom line on fish oil for heart disease and test results for over 70 fish oil supplements, in the updated Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Review >>

7/04/2015

Fish Oil and Alzheimer's Disease

The evidence is mixed on whether fish oil can help people with Alzheimer's disease. A benefit was seen in a study reported last year, but a recently reported study found no benefit with fish oil combined with antioxidants. More details are found in the "What It Does" section of the Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Review >>

7/12/2022

Does DHA Lower Alzheimer's Risk?

Older people with high levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA were found to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent analysis. Does this mean that older people should be supplementing with DHA or fish or other marine oils? Find out in the Alzheimer's Disease section of our Fish and Marine Oil Supplements Review.

7/13/2019

Liver Toxicity With Turmeric

Although uncommon, there are now several recent reports of liver toxicity associated with turmeric or curcumin supplements. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for turmeric and curcumin.

5/22/2019

Liver Injury With Ashwagandha

Although rare, several cases of liver injury associated with the use of ashwagandha supplements were recently reported. See the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Ashwagandha Supplements Review. This has affected our selection of a Top Pick.

2/23/2024

Herbalife Products and Liver Injury

Use of two Herbalife products were associated with a recent case of liver injury. See the details in the article in our Warnings section.

10/18/2022

Liver Injury From Turmeric/Curcumin

Several cases of turmeric/curcumin-related liver injury have been reported in the U.S. in recent years. Learn the most common symptoms and who is most likely to be affected in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements and Spices Review.

Also see our Answer to the question: "Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?"

6/20/2014

Green Tea and Liver Toxicity

Green tea extract was listed as one of the most common dietary supplements linked to liver injury in a newly published guideline for diagnosing and treating drug-induced liver injury. Find out what one of the authors of the guideline had to say about the catechin content of some green tea supplements, and get our test results showing the amounts of catechins in green tea supplements in the Green Tea Supplements, Drinks and Brewable Teas Review >>   

11/10/2023

Ashwagandha & Liver Injury

Eight new cases of liver injury were recently reported among people taking ashwagandha supplements. Get the details, including the doses taken and common symptoms in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Ashwagandha Supplements Review.

Also see our answer to the question: Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?

10/14/2024

Turmeric-Related Liver Injury

Eleven more cases of turmeric-related liver injury in the U.S. were recently analyzed. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among supplements and spices.

Also see: Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?

9/19/2024

Niacin-Induced Liver Failure

Be aware of the risk of liver injury from use of very high dose niacin, as recently reported in an otherwise healthy, young woman who was taking niacin to manage anxiety and depression. Get the details in the Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) (B-3) section of our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B vitamins.

Also see: Is there a risk of liver toxicity with certain supplements?

4/07/2013

Omega-3s Linked to Less Heart Disease and Longer Life

A study among older individuals who did not use fish oil supplements showed that those with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were far less likely to have a heart attack or arrhythmia and were 27% less likely to die during the 14-year study. The reserchers calculated how much EPA and DHA a person should consume to reach this higher blood level and noted that further increases yeild little additional benefit. Get the details, as well as how to get omega-3s from foods, in the updated Fish Oil Supplements Review »

9/16/2012

Fish Oil Benefit Questioned

There are many potential benefits from supplementing with the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, but the most widely-touted benefits -- reducing the risks of heart disease and stroke -- are now in doubt. Read about the latest studies in the update to the Fish Oil (EPA & DHA) Supplements Review, which includes our product tests and quality ratings. More >>

8/22/2014

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

Consuming milled flaxseed significantly lowered blood pressure in people with peripheral arterial disease, according to a recent clinical trial. Additional analysis of those results suggests the alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) -- an omega-3 fatty acid -- in flaxseed may be responsible for the effect. Get the details, including the amount of flaxseed used, plus our tests of flaxseed, evening primrose, borage, and other seed oils containing ALA and GLA, in the updated Flaxseed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil, and Black Currant Oil Supplements Review >>   

6/24/2015

Problem with Too Much Krill Oil

Researchers recently gave overweight men a very large daily amount of krill oil (with a smaller amount of fish oil) with the hope it would improve their insulin sensitivity. Unfortunately, the opposite happened, suggesting that the oil could increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Details about the study, including dosage, are found in the "Concerns and Cautions" section of the Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Review (Including Krill, Algae, Calamari, Green-lipped Mussel Oil) >>

1/13/2018

B12 for Cognition

Numerous studies show that getting adequate intake of B vitamins, such as B12, and, perhaps, omega-3 fatty acids from fish, may slow age-related declines in memory and cognition. But not everyone should expect a benefit, as shown in a recent study. For details, see the Memory, Cognition, and Alzheimer's Disease section of the B Vitamin Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks among products.)

5/22/2018

Eat Fish for Heart Health

The American Heart Association recently affirmed that eating fish may help to reduce the risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, and ischemic stroke. However, the same cannot be said for fish oil supplements. Get the details in the What It Does section of the Fish Oil Supplements Review. Also, stay tuned: ConsumerLab is currently testing popular brands of canned tuna and salmon to assess their purity and levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

11/20/2018

Best Olive Oil for Heart?

This week, the FDA agreed that oils that are at least 70% oleic acid may claim to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when substituted for saturated fats. Oleic acid is the dominant fatty acid in olive oil. However, our tests of popular extra virgin olive oils show that only some reach the 70% level. Get the details in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review. (Also see our Top Picks among extra virgin olive oils.)