EB. 63: Why Fructose Does NOT Cause Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 1)

In this episode we discuss: Why fructose does not cause fatty liver The 3 major problems with the research suggesting that fructose causes fatty liver How fat production in the liver can be protective The role of PUFA and endotoxin in de novo lipogenesis and inflammation Why overeating is not the cause fatty liver   Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-63-why-fructose-does-not-cause-fatty-liver-nafld-part-1/    Timestamps: 3:54 – an introduction to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) 15:34 – the basics of fat production in the liver 17:24 – what happens to carbohydrates when they reach the liver 20:16 – the basics of why fructose doesn’t cause fatty liver 26:24 – the details of why fructose doesn’t cause fatty liver 47:11 – what actually happens when humans consume fructose, even in large amounts 55:15 – whether low-calorie diets or avoiding fructose and saturated fats are practical dietary strategies 1:09:52 – what actually happens when humans consume fructose, even in large amounts (cont.)