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Curcuminoids, the active polyphenolic compounds found in turmeric (Curcuma longa), have a well-established history of use in traditional medicine, particularly within Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, for their purported liver-protective (hepatoprotective) properties. However, beyond traditional use, contemporary scientific research provides substantial evidence supporting their beneficial effects on the hepatic system.

Numerous preclinical studies (in vitro and animal models) have demonstrated that curcuminoids exert hepatoprotective effects through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifibrotic mechanisms. These compounds have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, inhibit inflammatory cytokines, and mitigate liver fibrosis in various models of chemically-induced liver injury. Human clinical trials, though fewer and often limited by small sample sizes, suggest that curcuminoids may improve liver enzyme profiles and reduce markers of liver inflammation in conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatic steatosis.

A 2019 systematic review published in "Phytotherapy Research" concluded that curcumin supplementation was associated with significant reductions in liver enzyme levels (ALT, AST) and improved histological features in NAFLD patients. Curcuminoids are believed to modulate pathways like NF-κB and upregulate antioxidant defenses (e.g., glutathione), contributing to their protective effects.

While further large-scale, long-term human trials are needed, current evidence substantiates the use of curcuminoids as supportive agents for hepatic health, justifying a scientific basis for their use in supporting the hepatic system.

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