Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Is Low Vitamin D Wrecking Your Liver? - AI Podcast
Jul 15, 2025
Vitamin D deficiency is closely linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, impacting liver function significantly. The podcast reveals how vitamin D activates fat-burning genes and aids in liver repair. Other essential nutrients like vitamins E, B12, and folate are explored for their role in reducing inflammation and supporting detoxification. Listeners receive practical tips, such as cutting out vegetable oils, ensuring proper sun exposure, and the importance of testing vitamin D levels. Supplementation strategies with D3, magnesium, and K2 are also discussed.
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Vitamin D Reverses Fatty Liver Genetic Shift
- Vitamin D deficiency causes the liver to store fat instead of burning it, driving fatty liver disease genetically.
- Supplementation in aging mice reversed fat accumulation and restored mitochondrial function, reigniting energy production.
Vitamin D Deficiency Drives Insulin Resistance
- Over half of people with fatty liver have vitamin D deficiency linked to insulin resistance.
- Insulin resistance traps more fat in the liver, causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Reduce Harmful Oils and Get Sun
- Eliminate vegetable oils high in linoleic acid to reduce oxidative stress and sun sensitivity.
- Aim for daily strategic sun exposure to naturally boost vitamin D without burning.