Scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry named after Arbuzov Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Scientific and Production Company “ITITUM-FARM” revealed in Fir Siberian restoring alcoholic liver Natural substances. Terpenes contained in the trunk and roots of this plant have the strongest hepatoprotective properties, RIA Novosti specialists told.
Candidate of Medical Sciences, an employee “ITITIUM-FARM” Lyudmila Lacerus explained that the plants allocate protective substances – terpenes that allow preserving cells in a stable state even if unfavorable stressful conditions occur.
In the body of a person terpene play a role in the synthesis of cholesterol, squalene, genital hormones, steroid hormones and enzymes. Humanity has long been using such ternepes as menthol, lemones and camphor for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, however, scientists learned about the hepatoprotective properties of terpenes.
In the course of the experiment, the scientific scientists were administered to rats diluted with ethanol and terpene-containing drugs. Under the influence of terpenes in rat-alcoholics, the blood indicators came to normal, and the severity of damage to the liver cells and mass liver coefficient decreased.
previously scientists from the University of Calgary (Canada) revealed that the degree of intoxication depends not only on the amount of drunk, but also from individual characteristics. For example, those who eat a lot of fruits, ethyl alcohol split faster due to the high activity of special enzymes.
from among alcoholic beverages The strongest hangover, according to MedikForum, causes whiskey. The intensity of the beverage color may affect the body’s reaction: colorless alcohol is moved easier. Thus, one of the factors affecting the deterioration of man’s condition, various impurities are named, which help to give alcohol color and taste.