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b'This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers and Sweetgreen.\\xa0\\nWhen discussing chronic disease and crucial organs, we don\\u2019t always think about the role the liver plays in our body. Yet, the liver has a role in every metabolic process in the body, including ensuring our blood sugar levels are stable or ensuring that amino acids are converted into fuel.\\xa0\\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Kristin Kirkpatrick & Dr. Ibrahim Hanouneh to shed light on an epidemic affecting one in four people: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr. Hanouneh and Kristin share the biggest risk factors that lead to fatty liver disease including, metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and insulin resistance. Dr. Hanouneh and Kristin discuss the rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasizing major risk factors such as metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and insulin resistance. They also explore how factors like the consumption of ultra-processed foods, sugar, and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the increase in fatty liver cases.\\xa0\\nDespite these challenges, there is hope. Dr. Hanouneh and Kristin share that fatty liver is a lifestyle disease, and changes to eating and lifestyle habits can effectively treat most cases of this condition.\\xa0\\nDr. Ibrahim Hanouneh, MD, is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in liver disease. \\nKristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, is a celebrated author, speaker, and accomplished dietitian with over 25 years in the field. Teaming up with Dr. Ibrahim Hanouneh, Kristin co-authored the bestselling book Skinny Liver in 2017, and their upcoming release is called Regenerative Health.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, Dhru, Kristin, and Dr. Hanouneh dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\\n\\nThe top warning signs that you have fatty liver disease (2:36 / 2:36 )\\n\\nWhat leads to fatty liver and the major components of fatty liver disease (4:21 / 4:21)\\xa0\\n\\nThe relationship between fatty liver disease and chronic inflammation (20:08 / 18:45)\\n\\nWhat has caused the increase in rates of fatty liver disease (25:14 / 23:45)\\xa0\\n\\nHow to treat and reverse fatty liver disease (44:28\\xa0 / 41:31)\\xa0\\n\\nFour metabolic types and the importance of identifying your type for risk of fatty liver (51:44 / 48:30 )\\xa0\\n\\nThe key tests to measure your risk of fatty liver disease (1:12:17 / 1:08:40)\\xa0\\n\\nFactors beyond your control that can contribute to fatty liver disease (1:16:27 / 1:12:30)\\xa0\\n\\nAlcohol and its role in fatty liver disease (1:25:40\\xa0 / 1:22:40)\\n\\nGut health and fiber consumption and the impact on the liver (1:31:25 / 1:28:10)\\n\\n12 Liver-friendly foods to incorporate into your diet (1:36:57 / 1:33:43)\\xa0\\n\\nSupplements that can support liver health (1:48:50 / 1:45:30)\\xa0\\n\\n\\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\\nRegenerative Health Book\\n\\nStart the New Year off right and dial in on your sleep. Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order.\\nFind out more about Sweetgreen and their newest protein plates at www.sweetgreen.com. New Users of the sweet green app can use the code "Dhru5" for $5 off.\\xa0\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'