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Your liver is your main detoxification organ. It also processes cholesterol and proteins, manages hormones, and more. Fatty liver (fat buildup)—often from sugar, excess calories, or alcohol—can impair liver function and cause inflammation. A healthy liver helps you feel well and energized, while an impaired liver can lead to fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and other symptoms. Key biomarkers that help assess liver function include alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), albumin, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT). Learn about these biomarkers and lifestyle changes that can help improve your liver health.

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📍What is discussed:
*00:00 – What Does the Liver Do?*

The liver detoxifies the body, processes cholesterol, produces proteins, manages hormones, and removes toxins.

*00:33 – Signs of Good vs. Poor Liver Health*

Good energy and digestion point to liver health; brain fog and digestive issues may suggest dysfunction.

*00:51 – What Is Fatty Liver Disease?*

Fat buildup in the liver—often due to sugar, excess calories, or alcohol—can impair function and cause inflammation.

*01:26 – Proteins Made by the Liver: Albumin and Globulin*

Albumin supports fluid balance and transport; globulin is important for immune function.

*01:55 – Key Liver Health Markers*

ALT, AST (referred to as "A" in the transcript), albumin, alkaline phosphatase, and GGT are primary labs to assess liver function.

*02:07 – What Is GGT and What Does It Show?*

GGT is a sensitive marker for oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver.

*02:29 – ALT vs. AST: What Elevated Levels Might Mean*

Higher AST may suggest alcohol-related liver damage; higher ALT may point to fatty liver.

*03:07 – Albumin vs. Globulin: What Imbalances Indicate*

Low albumin can signal malnutrition; high globulin may suggest an overactive immune response.

*03:21 – What Is Bilirubin?*

A red blood cell breakdown product—elevation could signal bile duct obstruction.

*03:40 – Lifestyle Changes to Improve Liver Health*

Reduce sugar, processed foods, and alcohol; add fiber and prioritize sleep and stress management.

*04:11 – Alcohol and the Liver*

Alcohol is processed by the liver and stored as fat when in excess, impairing liver function.

*04:30 – How Fat Builds Up in the Liver*

Sugar, alcohol, and excess calories convert to fat when not used for energy, storing in liver tissue.

*04:53 – Why Fructose Can Harm the Liver*

Fructose is stored in the liver, contributes to metabolic issues, and can worsen cardiovascular health.

*05:13 – The Liver’s Role in Detoxification*

The liver converts fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble ones for elimination—hydration supports this.

*05:27 – The Best Food for Liver Health: Cruciferous Vegetables*

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage support phase 2 detox, where most people struggle.

*06:12 – What Is Alkaline Phosphatase?*

A marker tied to both bone health and bile duct function—elevation may relate to either system.

*06:35 – How the Bile Duct Supports Digestion*

The bile duct connects liver and pancreas, helping break down fats in the digestive system.

*07:01 – What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?*

Fat buildup in the liver not caused by alcohol—driven by excess processed food and sugar.

*07:34 – Fructose Sources and How to Be Strategic*

Found in fruit (good) and sugary drinks or beer (harmful)—choose whole fruits over processed options.

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