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You know how problematic a clogged drain can be, but imagine what would happen if your liver were clogged up. Today, I want to talk about clogged-up livers and talk about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.†
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a major problem throughout the world and this is becoming increasingly prevalent. It is becoming the leading cause of liver disease throughout the world. This issue has a strong tie to cardiometabolic diseases as well.†
This can all come down to diet. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as opposed to alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, occurs through the accumulation of hepatic fat. The basic way to describe this problem is “the clogging up of the liver.” When we have an excess amount of fat, it begins to build up within the liver itself and it creates inflammation. This can even lead to liver cancer.†
Some of the risk factors for the pathophysiology of this disease include insulin resistance, dyslipidemias, elevated triglycerides, elevated cholesterol and obesity. There are also different genetic predispositions, but most of it comes down to diet and lack of exercise.†
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Every single day, Americans are taking in nutrient-depleted foods. These foods are lacking in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are needed to help protect the liver. Because of this, it’s not hard to realize why there has been such an increased prevalence in fatty livers.†
Nutrients such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E are really important when it comes to maintaining the health of the liver.†
If you do find that you have a fatty liver, the first thing you should do is take a hard look at your diet, as well as your levels of exercise. You could also be on a medication that might impacting your liver enzymes. We also have to look at what nutrients we may be deficient in. For instance, many studies have shown that inadequate levels of Vitamin E can be linked to the worsening of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Additional studies have shown that when patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease begin supplementing with Vitamin E, this can help reduce the amount of oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as liver cell death.†
Omega-3 fatty acids are also going to play a role in this. This includes fish oils, krill oils and flaxseed, which can all help ease inflammation.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses non-alcoholic liver disease, which is becoming more and more prevalent around the world. She explains how this issue impacts liver health, as well as the wellness of the whole body, and lists some nutrients that are important for maintaining the health of the liver.†
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What in the world is SAMe? This is a question that comes up often when people talk about taking different supplements, especially in relation to mood. I want to tell you all about SAMe and what it is actually doing in the body. If you are just thinking of SAMe to try to promote a healthier state of mind, certainly that’s a great thing, but I also want you to know more about what SAMe can actually do for your overall health.
SAMe was first discovered in 1952. It’s an endogenous (naturally occurring) intracellular amino acid metabolite and enzyme cosubstrate involved in multiple crucial biochemical pathways, including the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters, which is why it can be beneficial for mood, but also for hormones. We can assess its concentrations in the blood, as well as in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). SAMe is something that has been in the human body since the beginning of time, but yet it was only discovered back in 1952. SAMe stands for S-adenosyl-L-methionine.†
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There have been numerous human clinical trials utilizing SAMe in terms of supplementation for clinical depression. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, back in 2009, published their findings saying that there is evidence that supports the use of this supplement for the treatment of major depressive disorder. There are so many different antidepressant prescription medications that are available, but many people don’t respond well to them. People get put on one antidepressant, maybe they feel better for a few months and the next thing they’re back to their low mood. Researchers have looked at SAMe, this endogenously-occurring substance, and said that if someone is low in SAMe and we bring that level back up to where it should be, perhaps this can help to stabilize their mood.†
Learn more about the relationship between SAMe and mood by listening to the full podcast episode.
Researchers noted that if SAMe was dealing with other pathways, it certainly goes beyond just neurotransmitters. We also know that it’s affecting hormones and we know that it can affect different methylation pathways. Its involvement in methylation is probably one of its most important processes because it acts as a methyl donor to support a multitude of different chemical reactions.†
We have these different, very important biochemical processes that occur and rely on methylation, including things such as the synthesis of our nucleic acids for DNA and RNA, phospholipids that help to protect our cellular membranes and mineral metabolism. We’ve even been able to recognize the role that it plays when it comes to things like Alzheimer’s disease and inflammatory conditions. There are multiple studies out there looking at this supplement for osteoarthritis patients. Some of these studies in people have compared oral SAMe supplementation with NSAIDs, including acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Researchers have found that people actually had similar pain relief utilizing SAMe compared to the NSAIDs, but didn’t have any of those side effects. This is really, really important.†
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Then we can look at the liver. We know that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a problem throughout the world that is primarily brought on by diet. SAMe, when we think about that methylation process in relation to detoxification pathways, plays a key role in this as well.†
Tune into the full podcast episode for more information on the various benefits of SAMe.
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