03/14/2026
Every day, we’re exposed to chemicals in plastics and food packaging—one of the most common is bisphenol A, or BPA. Research shows that repeated exposure to BPA may disrupt how the body handles fats and blood sugar, potentially contributing to fatty buildup in the liver, a condition now known as metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MASLD).
A preclinical model investigated the effects of myrtle CT alpha-pinene EO (green myrtle) against bisphenol A (BPA)-induced metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MASLD). BPA exposure disrupted liver enzymes, lipid profiles, oxidative balance, and tissue structure, while myrtle EO co-treatment (ingestion)—particularly at the highest dose tested—significantly improved triglycerides, reduced hepatic lipid peroxidation, restored antioxidant enzymes, and preserved liver tissue in a dose-dependent manner. This suggests myrtle EO is a promising candidate for further exploration to protect against MASLD.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12883692/