Is Your Liver Secretly Killing You? - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Fatty liver disease affects nearly 25% of adults globally and progresses silently, leading to cirrhosis, heart disease, diabetes, and liver cancer
Research shows that fatty liver disease significantly increases mortality risk, especially from endocrine disorders and during the first year after diagnosis
Cardiovascular disease ranks as a top threat for people with fatty liver disease, with advanced liver fibrosis substantially increasing the risk of serious adverse events
Excessive fructose consumption from processed foods triggers de novo lipogenesis (fat creation) in the liver and promotes insulin resistance, even without alcohol consumption
Treatment focuses on addressing root causes through dietary changes, regular physical activity, weight management, muscle-building, and addressing metabolic imbalances like insulin resistance

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen
0:06.1	summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required. Subscribe
0:11.2	for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights.
0:14.2	Hello and welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and I'm here to guide today's discussion on an
0:22.2	issue that affects nearly one in four adults worldwide, fatty liver disease. Joining me is my co-host,
0:29.2	Alara Sky, who brings a wealth of insights on natural health approaches. Today we'll explore the
0:34.8	ways fatty liver disease can silently develop, and the serious risks it poses, along with practical steps for better liver health.
0:43.1	Thank you, Ethan. Fatty liver disease is a growing concern because of how common it is. About 25% of adults worldwide have it, often without knowing.
0:53.0	When fat starts to accumulate in your liver cells,
0:55.7	it creates inflammation that gradually damages tissue. Over time, that damage can lead to cirrhosis
1:01.2	and heighten your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even liver cancer. Early detection
1:07.7	and intervention are critical, since symptoms may be unnoticeable at the onset.
1:12.9	Even though it's called fatty liver, the root of the condition goes beyond just fat buildup.
1:18.5	It's connected to metabolic issues like insulin resistance, which can lead to a wide range of health problems.
1:24.9	Recent findings even show that fatty liver disease increases mortality
1:28.7	rates from causes linked to endocrine function, infections, and other conditions that stretch
1:34.3	beyond what we typically assume. Precisely. A study in the journal of hepatology highlighted
1:40.4	how individuals with fatty liver disease face significantly higher death rates,
1:45.4	notably from endocrine-related disorders. Hormonal imbalances and pancreatic or thyroid dysfunction
1:51.8	became considerably more dangerous when coupled with fatty liver. An interesting outcome was that
1:58.2	while mental health mortality risks did not greatly increase,
2:02.1	other chronic conditions, such as certain infections and gastrointestinal problems, did.
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