The Best Diet to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease | Dr. Yousef Elyaman
Mark Hyman
Sep 25, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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