Tree extract tested for liver and kidney safety
NCT ID NCT07189143
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a dietary supplement made from silver fir branches (Belinal®) is safe for the liver and kidneys. Fifteen healthy adults took 900 mg daily for 14 days, and researchers measured blood markers of liver and kidney function. The goal was to see if the extract causes any harm, not to treat a disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Silver fir branch extract (Belinal®)
- What this could lead to
- If safe, this could support the use of silver fir extract as a dietary supplement without harming liver or kidneys.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early safety study with only 15 healthy people. It cannot prove benefits or detect rare side effects.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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