Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

Love Your Liver

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Mar 27, 2025
Discover how Herbalife supplements can pose unexpected risks to liver health. Learn about the strong connection between diet and the prevention of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The discussion also delves into the potential links between poultry exposure and liver or pancreatic cancer. With insights on maintaining a healthy liver, this conversation emphasizes the importance of a plant-based diet. Tune in for valuable tips to keep your liver thriving!
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ANECDOTE

Herbalife and Liver Toxicity

  • Herbalife supplements have been linked to liver damage cases, including some requiring transplants.
  • One 2007 study detailed two cases of liver failure, with only one patient surviving.
ANECDOTE

Super Size Me Liver Damage

  • In 'Super Size Me', Morgan Spurlock's liver enzymes increased after a month of eating McDonald's.
  • This replicated experiment highlighted liver cell damage from fast food.
INSIGHT

NAFLD: A Growing Epidemic

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing epidemic.
  • NAFLD ranges from simple fat buildup to NASH, potentially leading to cirrhosis, cancer, and death.
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