Naturally occurring hormone discovered to shield the liver from inflammation and scarring

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Scientists at McMaster University have discovered that the hormone GDF15 triggers a previously unknown brain-to-liver pathway that calms immune activity and protects the liver. This breakthrough reveals that the hormone can prevent liver inflammation and scarring directly, offering potential new health benefits independent of weight loss.
Scientists at McMaster University have discovered that the hormone GDF15 triggers a previously unknown brain-to-liver pathway that calms immune activity and protects the liver. This breakthrough reveals that the hormone can prevent liver inflammation and scarring directly, offering potential new health benefits independent of weight loss.