The Dr. Hyman Show

How To Prevent And Reverse Fatty Liver Disease with Functional Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Aug 2, 2021
In this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a physician and nutritionist at The UltraWellness Center, shares her expertise on the rising concerns of fatty liver disease. She explains how high-starch and high-sugar diets contribute to this condition, affecting millions. Dr. Boham discusses effective dietary and lifestyle changes that can reverse fatty liver disease. Listeners learn about diagnostic methods and witness a patient’s inspiring recovery through functional medicine, highlighting the vital role of the liver in overall health.
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INSIGHT

Fatty Liver Causes

  • Fatty liver disease, affecting nearly half of Americans, is primarily caused by high sugar and starch intake, not alcohol.
  • This dietary excess drives insulin resistance and inflammation, increasing risks for various diseases.
ADVICE

Fatty Liver Diagnosis

  • Check for fatty liver with blood tests (ALT, AST) and potentially an ultrasound.
  • If levels are high, further investigation is needed.
ADVICE

Reversing Fatty Liver

  • Reverse fatty liver by reducing toxins, increasing cruciferous vegetables, and supplementing with glutathione boosters.
  • Nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium are crucial for liver health.
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