Early Signs of Fatty Liver Disease You Can’t Ignore | Dr. Yousef Elyaman

Fatty liver disease is on the rise, but the good news is, it’s preventable and reversible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Yousef Elyaman to explore the silent epidemic and how early detection could be the key to saving your liver—and your health. We break down the latest in diagnostic tools and dive into powerful lifestyle interventions. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or want to stay ahead of the game, this episode is packed with practical advice to protect your liver and your health.

In this episode, we discuss:

The importance of diagnosing fatty liver disease early through blood tests

How dietary interventions, particularly the Mediterranean diet, can significantly improve or even reverse fatty liver disease

Supplements that support liver function and reverse fatty liver disease

How insulin resistance is a major contributor to fatty liver disease and why managing blood sugar levels is critical for liver health

The connection between chronic inflammation and fatty liver disease

How exposure to toxins and chemicals, including processed foods and environmental pollutants, contribute to liver damage and fatty liver disease

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health BIOptimizers, LMNT, and Manukora Honey.

[EugeniaSmith-ki]

Thankyou so much...i had fatty liver, lost 60 pounds, got fiber scan doing all i can to get my liver healthy. On mediteranian diet. Please keep educating us on liver, so many like me didnt even know they were sick.

[rootresolutionhealth]

Supplements: their top tier+ NAC, CoQ10 (he prefers ubiquinol form over ubiquinone), vitamin E but "mixed tocotrienols" not the cheaper versions, phosphatidylcholine, (alpha lipoic acid aka "ALA"). They also mention additional specific supplements if high uric acid (quercetin, tart cherry, milk thistle) or high homocysteine (B vitamins, especially 2-6-9-12, taurine, omega-3 fatty acids. But need doses. Hopefully they will fix show notes link.

[LindaG-iewv]

Saying these men are brilliant is a put down! Thank you so much for this life changing information…

[alewicke]

My sister died of NAFLD. It didn't look fun. Since, before she became diabetic, we had a lot of the same health things going on, I decided I needed to do something about it. CTs showed "moderate" fatty liver. So, I started Googling what I could do to get better before I had a chance of getting worse. I discovered a video I thought was too good to be true about reversing fatty liver in 17 days with intermittent fasting. More research showed that it was really possible. My previous ALT was between 18 and 22. After intermittent fasting and reducing carbs, it was <9. In addition, my a1C, which had been hovering around 6, was 5.4.

[GaltsG]

Great discussion on the specific ways to heal liver disease.

[MikeW-tl]

Anything the Government say to eat i just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits

[danevans]

I'm 55yo and grew up drinking since I was 14yo. Daily since 18yo. I lived large, loud, and invincible. I was encouraged by everyone I knew as I went on to become a pharmacist, before computers! That past, my career in busy retail, and a very poor marriage choice set upon me a cortisol storm daily for 25 years. A tumor on my pancreas digested 90% of my pancreas. I have Stage 3 CKD and diabetes and lack digestive enzymes. My life fell off a cliff. But I know I'm saved and I thank Jesus, and I pray for healing

[EricaLopez-om]

I have to listen well since i had my gallbladder removed years ago and i was never told why or how i had stones to begin with.

[froxy]

Yes! The correlation with thyroid and liver. Appreciate this information about heart issues too.

[sunnyday]

Dr. Elyaman explains everything in a simple way I can understand and the blood work tests, imaging, supplements & food info is appreciated!

[erikcapaul]

You guys are so on point. A year and a half ago I had a scan of my abdomen to look for a cause of pain in my back flank. With that they saw my liver was having issues. I had a CT that led to a conclusion of Cirrhosis. I got a second opinion that said the same. I had an MRI, Fribroscan, even a biopsy. All showed high level of fatty liver. None were absolutely conclusive, but the doctors still settled on cirrhosis. I was told I had to lose weight, cut out alcohol and certain pain meds or I would experience liver failure. I was also told that at my BMI I had an extremely low likelihood of not being able to lose enough weight on my own. I was recommended bariatric surgery and told I could possibly couple that with a liver transplant! That scared the crap out of me. I told myself that I did not want to do something that invasive unless I truly knew I had tried my hardest. I had never really tried to lose weight all that much. I went on diets from time to time, but I never exercised. I hated exercise. Up to that point I had not had enough negative consequences to take it seriously. But that scared me. I got my doctor to prescribe semiglutide and I began eating better. I bought a fantastic home gym machine and began working out. It has been a year and a half. I lost 120 pounds. The doctor had said I needed to lose 10% of my weight to make a difference. I lost 27%. Recently I had a transjugular biopsy of the inside of my liver. It also measured my portal vein pressure. I was scared sh***less for the results. The results came back that my liver was NORMAL! There was no longer signs of cirrhosis or fibrosis! Now I know I may never have really had cirrhosis, but it was bad enough for the doctors to scare me straight. I cannot believe I have a new lease on life and I'm definitely taking my life more serious. Other things are getting better. Before I couldn't get my blood pressure to a decent level. I was on 3-4 drugs and still couldn't get it consistently under 140/100. My testosterone was low. I had to take testosterone and estrogen to balance the testosterone being converted to fat. I had been having allergic reactions. Those ended. I feel better and can't believe I dodged that bullet. So for folks that are wondering it is possible to make a change. Take it seriously and you can do it!

[t.c.s.]

I wish the host wouldn't talk so much
I want to hear more from the guest

[maureenhunter]

A very informative interview and discussion… thankyou.

[karensuarez]

Dr Hyman, thank you for this excellent interview with Dr E - we’ve been waiting for it !

[SheriDin]

I think seed oils are the biggest culprit. I can't imagine how else I got this condition. 🙄 Coz I really tried to eat healthy. But I do eat out and they really only use seed oils. Don't know if palm oil could be bad. That's all I've been using for many years. But to be safe, I've taken it out, along with bread & rice... and packed milk. And I am seeing significant changes in my condition. Gonna be a while to start feeling fantastic again. But I am optimistic. LCHF 80% meat, eggs and some seafood. Good oils, butter, tallow etc. Thank God for the spread of this knowledge.

[deanawells]

I am presently working on my fatty liver disease with castor oil packs and vitamin E. My doctor didn’t believe it would work until he saw my last scan results that showed a marked reduction in a 1 month period. He isn’t going to recheck the scans for another 8 to 10 months since it has improved so much.

[maansteen]

Thank you for your pearls of wisdom 🤩🥰🕊🐦‍🔥🥰

[PoetiqueMs]

This is so informative. My husband has problems with gout/uric acid, so it may be related to his liver. We need to look into this.

[likeaprayercast]

Thank you so much this podcast was sent to me by a friend. I had labs done this summer and I do have NAFLD . Honestly, I have all the gentics for it, you know European peasent that keeps on all the weight. I learned so much I didn't know! 2 days a week I've been doing fasts and have pulled back on all things sugar, gluten or dairy. My symptoms are starting to ease up a bit. Been thinking about doing Whole 30 for awhile because you cut grain and carbs by quite a bit. That is what the podcast confirmed, cut those carbs!

[him-hkii]

Smart guy. Able to explain this for lay people. I am a double boarded IM/ER and I know medicine