I am honored to have Kristin Kirkpatrick joining me today. She is a registered dietitian, bestselling author, presenter, and dietitian with the Department of Wellness and Preventative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.

The fatty liver epidemic now affects one in four people globally. In our discussion today, we explore who is most at risk, the essential functions of the liver, and how factors like COVID, stress, overeating, and alcohol contribute to the problem. We dive into the role of visceral fat, and Kristin shares her go-to labs and tests for assessing metabolic health. We break down why SECO is outdated, why sugar is particularly harmful to the body, and the effects of andropause, menopause, and other hormonal changes. We also tackle the toxic diet culture, under-eating, alcohol, poor sleep, exercise, carb restriction, beneficial supplements, and how nutrigenomics can guide us in navigating bio-individuality.

I know you will love this eye-opening conversation with Kristin Kirkpatrick.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Why fatty liver is a silent epidemic
The connection between fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance
How the COVID-19 infection impacts the liver
How non-alcoholic fatty liver gets diagnosed
What are the primary functions of the liver?
How ultra-processed foods contribute to sugar intake and impact metabolic health
Why we must nourish the body with nutrient-dense foods instead of focusing on calorie restriction
How does aging affect metabolic health?
Why it is essential to maintain muscle mass during menopause
The role of exercise in maintaining metabolic health
How nutrigenomics helps in understanding genetic influences

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Ep. 401 Understanding Fatty Liver: Causes and Risk Factors with Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD