The Dr. Gundry Podcast 5 Worst Things for YOUR Liver Health - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 381.B
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Dec 11, 2025 Discover the five worst habits for liver health, including the dangers of detox diets that can overload your liver with fructose. Learn about the contrast between occasional moderate wine consumption and the risks of binge drinking for gut health. Dr. Gundry emphasizes the severe effects of high-dose acetaminophen and shares protective measures using N-acetylcysteine. Boost your liver function naturally with supplements like milk thistle and embrace intermittent fasting for improved gut and liver repair.
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Liver Is Your Gut’s Security Checkpoint
- The liver is the gateway for all absorbed nutrients and inspects everything coming from the intestines before it reaches the bloodstream.
- This checkpoint function makes the liver more than just a detox enzyme factory; it controls what circulates systemically.
Skip Fruit Smoothies For Liver Health
- Avoid fruit-heavy detoxes and fruit smoothies because fructose is processed directly by the liver into triglycerides and uric acid.
- Stop giving your liver its hardest substrate to process if you want it to work less and stay healthier.
Supplements vs. Fructose — Real Risk Comparison
- Some supplements (green tea extract, turmeric, borage oil) have reported liver risks but Dr. Gundry rarely sees liver-enzyme problems from them in practice.
- He observes far more liver damage from high-fructose diets than from these popular supplements.
