Natural Remedy with Chayote, Guava, and Oregano for Fatty Liver and Obesity: A Complementary Approach

Why Chayote, Guava, and Dried Oregano? Scientific and Traditional Properties

Chayote (Sechium edule):

Low in calories and high in fiber: Ideal for weight-control diets, its fiber (especially soluble fiber) promotes satiety, regulates intestinal transit, and helps control blood sugar and cholesterol levels by reducing metabolic burden on the liver.

Antioxidants (flavonoids, vitamin C): Fight oxidative stress, a key factor in inflammation and progressive liver damage in fatty liver disease.

Hepatoprotective Potential: Preliminary animal studies suggest that chayote extracts may reduce fat accumulation in the liver and improve markers of liver function (such as ALT, AST).

Mild diuretic: Helps reduce fluid retention sometimes associated with obesity.

Guava leaves (Psidium guajava):