146: Fatty Liver Disease
This week Dr. Jack and Mary talk about fatty liver disease. The liver is an amazing organ, responsible for numerous critical functions in the body. But one of the downsides is how much of the toxins and sugars we consume every day have to be processed, filtered and eliminated by this workhorse organ. What was once thought to be a disease exclusively of alcoholics is turning into a full-blown medical crisis across all populations. When it comes to the liver, you may as well be binge drinking with the amount of carbs and sugars we consume. Tune in to find a better way to think about this most vital of organs and why fatty liver disease is on the rise.