Vitamin E shows promise for MASHVitamin E (300 mg) in the treatment of MASH: A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
We investigated the effects of a daily dose of 300 mg vitamin E for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). In our study, 124 non-diabetic individuals were randomly assigned to either vitamin E or a placebo.
The results showed that 29.3% of those on vitamin E had improvements in liver histology, compared to just 14.1% in the placebo group. While we saw significant benefits in liver conditions like steatosis and inflammation, 12 serious adverse events were reported, although they weren’t linked to the treatment.
Overall, our findings indicate that vitamin E may offer meaningful improvements in liver health for those with MASH.
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Vitamin E improves liver healthA 6-month randomized controlled trial for vitamin E supplementation in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease: Effect on oxidative stress, disease severity and hepatic complications.
We examined how vitamin E supplementation affects liver disease in children with Gaucher disease. In this clinical trial, 40 pediatric patients receiving enzyme replacement therapy were divided into two groups: one received vitamin E for six months and the other did not.
The results showed that vitamin E significantly reduced oxidative stress markers and improved liver health, as indicated by decreases in liver and spleen volumes and stiffness. This suggests that vitamin E can enhance treatment efficacy for Gaucher disease, making it a safe and beneficial addition to existing therapies.
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Vitamin E improves liver markersVitamin E improves serum markers and histology in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
We analyzed multiple clinical trials to understand how vitamin E impacts liver disease, specifically metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Our findings reveal that vitamin E significantly improves key liver markers like alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), suggesting it may help reduce liver inflammation.
Additionally, vitamin E enhances liver histology by decreasing fat accumulation and inflammation. However, it does not appear to affect liver fibrosis.
Overall, vitamin E could be a valuable option for managing liver health in MASLD patients.
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Gamma-tocotrienol inhibits liver cancer cellsGamma-tocotrienol Inhibits Proliferation and Growth of HSD17B4 Overexpressing HepG2 Liver Cancer Cells.
We investigated how gamma-tocotrienol (γ-T3), a form of vitamin E, impacts the growth of liver cancer cells. Our study involved treating HepG2 cells, which overexpress a specific protein (HSD17B4), with vitamin E and watching how it changes their behavior.
We found that γ-T3 not only slowed down cell growth but also promoted cell death in these problematic liver cells. Importantly, the effect was not due to changing HSD17B4 expression directly, but by inhibiting its activity instead.
Overall, our results suggest that γ-T3 could be a promising treatment option for liver cancer, especially in targeting cancer growth pathways.
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CoQ10 and Se improve liver healthCoenzyme Q and Selenium Co-Supplementation Alleviate Methionine Choline-Deficient Diet-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis in Mice.
We explored the potential of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ) in combination with selenium (Se) to improve liver health in a mouse model of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our recent study involved male C57BL/6J mice fed a methionine choline-deficient diet, known to induce liver problems. The treatment groups received CoQ, Se, or both substances together for four weeks, while a control group received a methionine choline-sufficient diet.
The results revealed that both CoQ and Se, particularly when used in combination, significantly reduced liver inflammation, fibrosis, and fat accumulation. We observed that these antioxidants alleviated oxidative stress and decreased markers of lipid peroxidation, alongside improving liver enzyme levels in the mice's blood. Importantly, the combination therapy also appeared to support cellular health by regulating proteins related to a specific type of cell death known as ferroptosis.
Our findings suggest that CoQ, especially in tandem with selenium, has therapeutic potential for managing liver diseases like MASH. This research opens doors for deeper investigations into antioxidant treatments for liver health, showcasing how we might leverage natural compounds for better outcomes in metabolic liver conditions.
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