Hepatoprotective properties are the ability of certain substances to protect the liver from damage and promote its recovery. The liver has vital functions, including detoxification, metabolism, and protein synthesis, so protection is key to the overall health of the body. Hepatoprotectors can be both natural and synthetic, and they help reduce the effects of toxins, improve liver cell regeneration, and support liver normal function.

Examples of hepatoprotective substances include silymarin (milk thistle extract), essential phospholipids, ademetionine, and various antioxidants. Silymarin, in particular, is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps protect liver cells from damage. Essential phospholipids contribute to the restoration of cell membranes and improve metabolism in the liver. Hepatoprotectors are used in the treatment of various liver diseases, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty hepatosis, as well as for the prevention of damage caused by alcohol, drugs or toxins.