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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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There is a safe, non-toxic way to detox your body that does not include crash diets. It is heavily reliant on vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are consumed from foods, as well as antioxidants that are produced within the human body.
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A we get older, there are many different things in the body that begin to change. One of them is the detoxification process that occurs within our bodies each and every single day. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss how you can support this important process with specific foods, namely cruciferous vegetables. These are vegetables that have been show time after time through clinical research to be advantageous when it comes to the way that the body is processing harmful chemicals and hormonal byproducts that can be damaging at a cellular and systemic level.
What are Cruciferous Vegetables?
The cruciferous vegetable family contains foods like:
The vitamins and minerals that are derived from these cruciferous vegetables include other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, powerful carotinoids and fiber. But how you are preparing these vegetables impacts its nutritional benefits. The best way to prepare them is by steaming them or eating them raw. This is the best way to obtain the full spectrum of all of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that these vegetables provide. If you are preparing them in butter and heavy oils, the chemical constituents within these vegetables will be ruined. As we get older, our ability to break down certain cruciferous vegetables can start to shift.
The Importance of Metabolic Detoxification
Metabolic Detoxification is the pathway by which the body is removing harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be coming from a variety of different sources. Some examples include prescription medications, highly processed foods, and environmental factors. There are also chemicals that can build up in the body that the liver has to be able to get rid of. These are called hormonal byproducts, including estrogen byproducts. The cruciferous vegetable family has been shown to target and support healthy metabolic detoxification.
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