The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman Fructose and Fatty Liver Disease
Apr 6, 2021
Dr. Ben Bikman discusses the impact of fructose on fatty liver disease, citing studies showing a link between fructose intake and liver fat accumulation. They also explore the prevalence and severity of fatty liver disease globally, emphasizing the importance of controlling fructose intake to reduce fat accumulation in the liver.
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Fatty Liver Progression
- Fatty liver disease, the most common liver problem, often goes unnoticed.
- It can progress to more severe conditions like cirrhosis and even liver cancer.
Causes of Fatty Liver
- Fatty liver disease affects both adults and children.
- It's primarily caused by excessive fructose and sugar consumption.
Fructose vs. Glucose Study
- A study compared the effects of consuming glucose vs. fructose solutions on liver fat.
- Both increased fat, but fructose led to more visceral fat accumulation.