Medically Reviewed
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.
References
- Protective role of alcoholic extract of Juglans regia pulp in reducing the adverse effects of citalopram in the liver of male rats. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40989615/?utm_source=WordPress&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1DmWOa7abSbeDIZM9WWG3B2FEaUG-LAeYiOxQ6NF7ld3qGPEuM&fc=20250922010134&ff=20250924083454&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414 Accessed November 9, 2025