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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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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Today, I have some really exciting information to share with you about omega-3 fatty acids! They are in the news once again and I am going to tell you all about this latest research, plus why omega-3 fatty acids are so critical to our overall existence. Generally speaking, because many Americans follow a Standard American Diet, our bodies are lacking omega-3 fatty acids, along with numerous other essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. So this is extremely important.
Recent Studies on Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Brain Health
A recent study was funded through the National Institute of Health and published through the American Academy of Neurology that was looking at the intake of omega-3 fatty acids from the diet of women who lived in high areas of air pollution and figuring out if that intake would counteract the effects of air pollution on the brain. When we think about air pollution, it common to initially think about its impact on your lungs or on your skin. But it is important to note that air pollution can also impact the health of our brain.
In this particular study, researchers studied over 1300 women who’s average age was right around 70 years old. No one in this study had dementia. The study participants completed a questionnaire regarding their diet, which looked at their physical activity, their medical history and (most importantly) they were calculating the average amount of fish the women were consuming on a regular basis. Researchers concluded that the women who had the highest level of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood from consumption of fish, also had the greatest volume of the hippocampus, which controls memory, cognition and all of our functional abilities.
In a separate study, published in the journal of Neurology, researchers performed functional MRIs in order to determine whether a higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet would be related to a healthy brain volume. Researchers determined that the Mediterranean Diet was indeed the healthiest diet out there. Here’s why this diet is so important and beneficial. The researchers analysed that the participants who had that strong adherence to the Mediterranean Diet had significantly greater brain volume. At the end of the day, your diet can make a huge impact on your health and overall wellness.
Utilizing Fish Or Kill Oil Supplements
You want to make sure that your supplement is sourced environmentally correct. You also want to make sure that it goes through the proper distillation process, removing any type of impurities from that fish or krill oil. You will want to use a supplement that boasts the highest-quality, highest-purity and highest-potency.
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