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Experimental evidence indicates that these metals can disrupt redox homeostasis, impair mitochondrial function, suppress nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-dependent antioxidant responses, and activate inflammatory signaling pathways, with potential relevance to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: PubMed\/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched for peer-reviewed English-language literature published from January 2000 to March 2026. Epidemiological, experimental, and interventional studies linking Cd, Pb, or Hg exposure to hepatic outcomes, as well as potentially relevant plant-derived bioactive compounds, were considered. Results: Human studies report associations between metal exposure and hepatic outcomes, although the evidence is largely observational and affected by important confounders. Polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metal-chelating effects predominantly in vitro and in animal models, with limited clinical validation. Conclusions: Current evidence supports the liver as a potentially important target of chronic metal exposure; however, the available human evidence remains largely observational and does not establish causality. The hepatoprotective effects of plant-derived compounds remain predominantly preclinical and require validation in human populations. 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