One Teaspoon to Help Remove Fat from Your Liver | Dr. Mandell

Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits accumulate in the liver, impairing its ability to efficiently remove toxins from the blood. Obesity is the leading cause, and its prevalence has doubled in the U.S. over the last decade. While children and young adults can develop fatty liver disease, it is most common in middle-aged individuals.

Key Liver Functions:
Bile Production: Facilitates the breakdown and absorption of fats, cholesterol, and vitamins in the small intestine.
Bilirubin Absorption and Metabolism: Processes bilirubin from broken-down hemoglobin, storing iron for new blood cell production.
Blood Clot Support: Produces bile essential for vitamin K absorption, aiding blood clotting.
Fat Metabolism: Breaks down fats for easier digestion.
Carbohydrate Metabolism: Stores carbohydrates as glycogen, releasing glucose to maintain energy levels.
Vitamin and Mineral Storage: Reserves vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, iron, and copper for long-term use.
Protein Metabolism: Breaks down proteins for digestion.
Blood Filtration: Removes toxins, hormones, and substances like alcohol and drugs from the body.
Immune Defense: Houses Kupffer cells to destroy pathogens entering from the gut.
Albumin Production: Produces a vital blood protein for transporting fatty acids and hormones.
Angiotensinogen Synthesis: Creates a hormone that helps regulate blood pressure.