Dr. Supriya Joshi is a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and lecturer at the University of Toronto. She joins the show to share her expertise on liver health and to clarify many of the misconceptions surrounding alcohol, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, supplements, and environmental risk factors.
In this episode, Dr. Joshi breaks down what Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is, why rates are increasing, and what everyday people should understand about protecting and improving their liver health.
THIS EPISODE COVERS:
What Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is and why rates are rising
Why insulin resistance is a significant driver of liver disease
Whether you need to be obese to develop NAFLD
The role of high fructose corn syrup in the food supply
How liver disease risk scales with alcohol consumption
Whether declining alcohol consumption offsets increasing NAFLD risk
If stopping alcohol can reverse liver damage
The importance of weight loss for reducing liver disease risk
Supplements and medications that may pose risks to liver health
Whether any supplements improve liver health
Environmental risk factors affecting liver function
Other liver diseases people should be aware of
The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and liver health
The genetic components of liver disease risk
And much more
Instagram: @liverhealthmd
CHAPTERS
01:40 Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
05:10 Lifestyle Factors Contributing to NAFLD
13:00 The Role of Alcohol in Liver Health
18:08 Supplements and Medications Impacting Liver Health
24:24 Diet and Liver Health: What to Eat and Avoid
27:00 The Liver’s Remarkable Ability to Heal
27:29 Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes for Liver Health
28:49 The Role of GLP-1 in Treating Fatty Liver Disease
31:38 Addressing Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction
35:14 Environmental and Nutritional Factors Affecting Liver Health
37:21 The Importance of Vitamin D and Magnesium
40:14 Understanding Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases
45:36 Practical Tips for Improving Liver Health
52:48 Conclusion and Resources for Liver Health
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