Why I Don’t Take “Liver Detox” Pills (And The 2 Things I Do Take)

Balance-style scale shows that food is heavier (more important) than supplements

When I first got my diagnosis, I did what everyone does. I panicked, went to Amazon, and typed “Fatty Liver Cure” into the search bar. I was immediately bombarded with bottles promising miracles. “Liver Detox,” “Hepagard,” “DOSE.” They all had 5-star reviews and DOSE even cost $99 for three pints! I almost bought them. I … Read more

The Fructose Trap: Why “Natural” Sugar Was My Liver’s Worst Enemy

Cartoon depicting the analogy of the fructose molecules at the liver bank, with excess converted to fat and the glucose molecules happily going to the brain and muscle store

The Healthy Breakfast and Lunch that Made Me Sick Growing up, a typical day would look like the following: Breakfast: Orange Juice and Quaker instant oatmeal (banana flavor was my favorite). Lunch: Peanut butter and Jelly on white bread, a banana, and a fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt. Dinner: Protein, carb, and green veggie + Dessert. I thought … Read more