The invention relates generally to compositions comprising antioxidants
useful for reducing oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, and treating
chronic liver disease, chronic hepatitis C virus infection and
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. In particular, the invention relates to
the preparation and oral administration of compositions comprising
glycyrrhizin, schisandra, ascorbic acid, L-glutathione, silymarin, lipoic
acid, and d-alpha-tocopherol. The invention also relates to the
preparation and parenteral administration of compositions comprising
glycyrrhizin, ascorbic acid, L-glutathione, and vitamin B-complex,
preferably by infusion or intravenous injection. The invention further
relates to methods of using the antioxidants, oral compositions and
parenteral compositions.