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Isorhoifolin Found to Protect Rat Livers from Cadmium Toxicity
Original: Isorhoifolin Shields Rat Livers from Cadmium Toxicity by Taming Inflammation
New research reports that isorhoifolin, a plant-derived flavonoid, protects rat livers from cadmium-induced toxicity by suppressing inflammation. In lab studies on rats, the compound appeared to reduce inflammatory damage caused by cadmium, a heavy metal known to harm the liver and kidneys. The findings point to a possible protective role for flavonoids against heavy-metal poisoning, though results are so far limited to animal models and have not been tested in humans.
Why now: The study suggests a natural compound could counteract heavy-metal liver damage, which interests health and toxicology readers.
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