The Best Diet to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease | Dr. Yousef Elyaman

Mark Hyman

Sep 25, 2024

Episode description

Fatty liver disease is on the rise, but the good news is, it’s preventable and reversible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yousef Elyaman to explore the silent epidemic and how early detection could be the key to saving your liver—and your health. We break down the latest in diagnostic tools and dive into powerful lifestyle interventions. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or want to stay ahead of the game, this episode is packed with practical advice to protect your liver and your health.

In this episode, we discuss:

The importance of diagnosing fatty liver disease early through blood tests
How dietary interventions, particularly the Mediterranean diet, can significantly improve or even reverse fatty liver disease
Supplements that support liver function and reverse fatty liver disease
How insulin resistance is a major contributor to fatty liver disease and why managing blood sugar levels is critical for liver health
The connection between chronic inflammation and fatty liver disease
How exposure to toxins and chemicals, including processed foods and environmental pollutants, contribute to liver damage and fatty liver disease

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Episode description

In this episode, we discuss:

The importance of diagnosing fatty liver disease early through blood tests
How dietary interventions, particularly the Mediterranean diet, can significantly improve or even reverse fatty liver disease
Supplements that support liver function and reverse fatty liver disease
How insulin resistance is a major contributor to fatty liver disease and why managing blood sugar levels is critical for liver health
The connection between chronic inflammation and fatty liver disease
How exposure to toxins and chemicals, including processed foods and environmental pollutants, contribute to liver damage and fatty liver disease

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, BIOptimizers, LMNT, and Manukora Honey.

Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.

Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit Bioptimizers.com/Hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.

LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today.

Get your Manukora Honey Starter Kit today! Just head to Manukora.com/Hyman, to get $25 off.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Limit fructose intake to prevent fat storage and fatty liver

Fructose from sources like high-fructose corn syrup pushes the body to produce uric acid, which in turn signals the body to store fat and worsens fatty liver.

#fatty-liver

#fructose

Optimize thyroid function as a cost-effective alternative to new fatty liver drug

A new $4,000/month drug for fatty liver works by stimulating a specific thyroid receptor in the liver, but you can achieve a similar effect by optimizing your overall thyroid function.

#fatty-liver

#thyroid

Utilize phosphatidylcholine to detoxify cell membranes

Phosphatidylcholine is a supplement that helps process fat, stops bad fats from entering the liver, and can help detoxify cell membranes throughout the body.

#phosphatidylcholine

#supplement

Choose mixed tocopherol and tocotrienol supplements for optimal vitamin E intake

Taking the common synthetic form of Vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol) can actually create a deficiency in the other seven forms, so you should look for a mixed tocopherol and tocotrienol supplement instead.

#supplement

#vitamins

Reassess liver enzyme ranges for optimal health

The 'normal' reference ranges for liver enzymes like ALT on standard lab reports are too high; for optimal health, your ALT should be under 30, or even under 20.

#blood-test

#liver

Utilize FibroScan for precise liver health assessment

A non-invasive ultrasound test called a FibroScan can tell you the exact percentage of fat in your liver and the degree of hardening, providing a clear metric to track reversal.

#liver

#ultrasound

Recognize fatty liver as a critical risk factor for major diseases

Fatty liver is a dangerous condition that drives heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer, yet is often dismissed by doctors who just advise patients to lose weight.

#fatty-liver

#risk

Recognize insulin resistance risk in normal-weight young men

Over 50% of healthy, normal-weight young men in their 20s were found to have insulin resistance, a primary driver of fatty liver disease.

#fatty-liver

#insulin

Address SIBO to protect liver health

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), which causes bloating, can be a major cause of fatty liver disease as toxic metabolites from gut bacteria poison the liver.