Juglans regia Extract Shields Liver from Citalopram Damage in Rats

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Dr. Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist
Last Reviewed: September 24, 2025

Citalopram, a common antidepressant, can cause liver dysfunction and tissue damage. Extracts from the pulp of Juglans regia (walnut) have been shown to protect the liver from these harmful effects, suggesting potential benefits for liver health when exposed to such medications. This highlights the possible use of natural walnut pulp extracts as a supportive measure to reduce liver damage risk associated with certain drugs.

Source: PubMed

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Date: September 24, 2025

References

  1. Protective role of alcoholic extract of Juglans regia pulp in reducing the adverse effects of citalopram in the liver of male rats. Accessed November 9, 2025
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Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Dr. Rossello is a medical doctor specializing in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. He founded PreventiveMedicineDaily.com to provide evidence-based health information supported by authoritative medical research.
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