May promote liver health and have anticancer effects

One of the most remarkable health claims regarding dandelion extract is its ability to suppress malignant cell proliferation in numerous organ systems. 4-week research in mice revealed that dandelion root extract altered certain pathways involved in limiting the development and spread of breast cancer cells. Other research has revealed that dandelion root extract may delay the development of cancer cells in the liver, colon, and stomach.

According to animal studies, the dandelion extract may protect against liver damage and illness. In fact, one animal research discovered that it aided in the prevention of liver damage in mice exposed to sodium dichromate, a substance intended to produce liver disease. Other animal studies have indicated that dandelion extract can lower the amount of fat accumulated in the liver and protect against oxidative stress.