#439 Dr. Supriya Joshi - Alcohol, NAFLD, and Your Liver Health

Dr. Supriya Joshi is a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and lecturer at the University of Toronto. She joins the show to share her expertise on liver health and to clarify many of the misconceptions surrounding alcohol, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, supplements, and environmental risk factors.In this episode, Dr. Joshi breaks down what Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is, why rates are increasing, and what everyday people should understand about protecting and improving their liver health.THIS EPISODE COVERS:What Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is and why rates are risingWhy insulin resistance is a significant driver of liver diseaseWhether you need to be obese to develop NAFLDThe role of high fructose corn syrup in the food supplyHow liver disease risk scales with alcohol consumptionWhether declining alcohol consumption offsets increasing NAFLD riskIf stopping alcohol can reverse liver damageThe importance of weight loss for reducing liver disease riskSupplements and medications that may pose risks to liver healthWhether any supplements improve liver healthEnvironmental risk factors affecting liver functionOther liver diseases people should be aware ofThe relationship between vitamin D deficiency and liver healthThe genetic components of liver disease riskAnd much moreInstagram: @liverhealthmdCHAPTERS01:40 Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)05:10 Lifestyle Factors Contributing to NAFLD13:00 The Role of Alcohol in Liver Health18:08 Supplements and Medications Impacting Liver Health24:24 Diet and Liver Health: What to Eat and Avoid27:00 The Liver’s Remarkable Ability to Heal27:29 Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes for Liver Health28:49 The Role of GLP-1 in Treating Fatty Liver Disease31:38 Addressing Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction35:14 Environmental and Nutritional Factors Affecting Liver Health37:21 The Importance of Vitamin D and Magnesium40:14 Understanding Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases45:36 Practical Tips for Improving Liver Health52:48 Conclusion and Resources for Liver HealthSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you better understand your liver health and risk factors, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me — I will respond)Sending it to someone concerned about alcohol, fatty liver, or metabolic healthFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10 percent off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirstDuring setup, answer: How did you hear about us?Type: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15 percent off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90 Day Trial (2 steps)Go to: https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you