Clinical Focus: Fatty Liver Disease, Part 1

It’s the #1 cause of liver problems in America—surpassing booze and viral hepatitis—and it’s mostly nutritional! Twenty per cent or more of Americans may suffer from it. Think too much dietary fat causes a fatty liver? Think again! How to determine if you’re at risk, what foods to emphasize and avoid, good vs. bad supplements, drugs that stress the liver, tips for detoxification, oral hormone hazards, the role of exercise.