Episode 29: Your Liver: The Most Overworked Organ in Your Body | Fatty Liver, Detox Myths, GLP-1s & Metabolic Health

WATCH on youtube here: https://youtu.be/QUf1HF6EwBQWhen was the last time you thought about your liver? If you're like most people... probably never.But this incredible 3-pound organ is working around the clock to regulate your blood sugar, metabolize fat, balance hormones, process medications, produce bile, store nutrients, and yes—detoxify your body. In fact, it performs more than 500 vital functions every single day.In this episode of Fit Nerd, we're taking a deep dive into the science of liver health. We'll separate detox fact from fiction, explore why fatty liver disease has become one of the most common chronic diseases in America, discuss how your liver impacts everything from energy and weight loss to hormones and inflammation, and explain what you can actually do to support it.We'll also cover the exciting research on GLP-1 medications and liver health, how genetics influence your risk for fatty liver, the role of alcohol, medications, anesthesia, supplements, and the foods that either help—or quietly harm—your hardest-working organ.If you've ever wondered whether you need a detox, why your liver enzymes are elevated, or how to truly optimize your metabolism, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll learn:The liver's 500+ functions (and why they're so important)What fatty liver disease is—and why it's so commonThe truth about "detoxes" and liver cleansesHow your liver processes hormones, medications, and anesthesiaThe surprising relationship between liver health and weight lossFoods and nutrients that support liver functionEvidence-based supplements for liver healthHow GLP-1 medications may improve fatty liver diseaseThe genetic factors that influence liver function and detoxificationSimple habits that can dramatically improve your liver healthYour liver doesn't need a trendy cleanse—it needs the right tools to do the job it was brilliantly designed to do.Let's nerd out.