Nutrition Pros Uncover: The Liver-Protecting Benefits of Tamarind

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Expert opinion from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji

Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa

The liver is at risk due to the effects of free radicals produced from its detoxification functions. There has been an increasing risk of fatty liver diseases, which has been made worse by poor dietary and lifestyle practices. Tamarind contains several antioxidants important for protecting the liver from the free radicals such as procyanidins and polyphenols. They also protect the liver from inflammation.

Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

Studies on this subject have been carried out with rats, so it is still too early to confirm with certainty its hepatic protective effects. However, tamarind is very rich nutritionally, despite being more caloric than most fruits, it has many vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds.

Expert opinion from Safkit Chowdhury

Registered Dietitian · 7 years of experience · UK

The reason why Tamarind can be helpful is correlated to the high amount of fibres and unsaturated acids that can help to detoxify the body

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