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- Coffee may help reduce the risk of cirrhosis, especially in heavy drinkers, suggests a 2006 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. People who drank 4 or more cups of coffee a day cut their risk by 80%.
- Milk thistle does not reduce deaths from liver disease caused by alcohol or hepatitis, suggests a 2005 review in the Cochrane Database. The herb is a popular natural remedy for liver disorders.
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Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes
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