[SCIE] A Study on the Efficacy of L. paracasei HY7207 in Improving Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Probiotics are not only beneficial for gut health but may also help suppress fat accumulation in the liver and alleviate liver inflammation and fibrosis.
This study investigated the effects of L. paracasei HY7207, derived from a traditional Korean beverage, on liver health indicators in hepatocytes (HepG2) and a mouse model with induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
The results demonstrated the following functional properties of HY7207:
- Reduction of fat accumulation and the expression of lipogenesis-related genes in hepatocytes (in vitro study)
- Improvement of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease) and serum biochemical markers (animal study)
- Suppression of genes related to lipid synthesis (Srebp1c, Fasn, etc.)
- Reduced gene expression related to liver inflammation (Tnf, Il1b, etc.) and fibrosis (Col1a1, Tgfb1, etc.)
- Protection of liver tissue with the regulation of apoptosis-related factors
When administered daily (1x109 CFU/kg) for 8 weeks to an NAFLD-induced model, it demonstrated significant effectiveness in protecting liver function by reducing hepatic fat accumulation and inhibiting inflammatory and fibrotic processes.


