Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health The Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Fatty Liver
Oct 23, 2025
Explore the surprising link between low vitamin D levels and the severity of fatty liver disease. Discover clinical evidence that shows supplementing vitamin D can improve insulin resistance, liver function, and even aid in weight loss. Learn about the critical role of cutting out vegetable oils and alcohol to relieve liver stress. Simple lifestyle changes, like incorporating choline-rich foods and regular sun exposure, can significantly bolster liver health. A practical challenge offers actionable steps to kickstart your journey to better liver function.
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Vitamin D Improves Liver And Metabolism
- Vitamin D supplementation produced consistent metabolic and liver improvements across 16 randomized trials.
- Longer trials and higher doses showed stronger, repeatable benefits.
Low Vitamin D Tracks With Worse Liver Disease
- Low vitamin D levels strongly correlate with more severe fatty liver on imaging and exam.
- Deficiency also tracked with enlarged organs, fluid accumulation, higher insulin resistance, and elevated liver enzymes.
Cut Vegetable Oils And Alcohol
- Remove major liver stressors by eliminating vegetable oils and alcohol from your diet.
- Replace them with grass-fed butter, ghee, tallow, or coconut oil for cooking.