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From: Turmeric extract and its active compound, curcumin, protect against chronic CCl4-induced liver damage by enhancing antioxidation

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Turmeric extract and curcumin protect the liver from CCl4-induced damage and lipid accumulation. Rats were intraperitoneally injected with CCl4 (0.1 mL/100 g body weight) every other day for 4 weeks. Turmeric extract (100, 200, and 300 mg/kg) and curcumin (200 mg/kg) were given once daily. Liver and blood samples were collected from all sacrificed animals. Liver tissue was fixed and stained with Oil Red O

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