Do sulfur-containing amino acids attenuate the development of liver fibrosis in rats through down-regulation of stellate cell activation?
l-Cysteine and l-methionine regulate the activation of stellate cells. Their oral supply aids the suppression of the progression of liver fibrosis.
For a comparable 5-kg weight loss, a diet high in low-fat dairy products, vegetables, and fruit (the WELL diet) resulted in a greater decrease in blood pressure than did the LF diet. This dietary approach to achieving weight reduction may confer an additional benefit in reducing blood pressure in those who are overweight.