Kristin Kirkpatrick, a nutrition expert, and Dr. Ibrahim Hanouneh, a liver disease specialist, discuss the rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its major risk factors. They explore how factors like the consumption of ultra-processed foods, sugar, and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the increase in fatty liver cases. They share that fatty liver is a lifestyle disease, and changes to eating and lifestyle habits can effectively treat most cases of this condition. They also discuss the importance of early detection, intervention, and screening for fatty liver disease, as well as the impact of diet, sugar consumption, and gut health on liver health.
