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John McDougall, MD: Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

All You Need to Know About Fatty Liver Disease | Dr. McDougall & Chef AJ

Dr. McDougall discusses what causes non-alcoholic liver disease and the best treatment. He also discusses addiction and osteoporosis.

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  1. Linda Winters says:
    I forgot to ask if Mary's Mini Diet is better for Fatty Liver Disease, or the MWL Diet, or the Starch Solution Diet. Which one is better for Type 2 Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease? Appreciate any and all help. Thank you. Linda
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      Heather McDougall says:
      Hi Linda, For fatty liver and diabetes, the MWL will work best for you. The goal is to get rid of your excess weight. This will help both diseases. Please search on our website for more information. You've got this. Just take it one meal at a time and keep it simple.
  2. kk says:
    which diet would be good for cirrhosis. but is in remission so to speak
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    1. Admin
      Heather McDougall says:
      A whole food, starch-centered diet is an excellent choice for someone with cirrhosis, even if it is currently stable or in remission. This way of eating is naturally low in saturated fat, rich in fiber and antioxidants, and supports overall liver health while helping improve many of the conditions that often contribute to liver disease. Of course, everyone's situation is different, so it's important to work with your healthcare provider, especially if there are any concerns about nutrition or medications. But in general, we believe this is one of the best dietary approaches for supporting long-term liver health.
  3. Kelly says:
    Low fat causes my gallbladder to develop stones; now I have liver pain when I eat higher fat due to my liver not being used to all the fat byt if I don't eat fat, my gallbladder hurts. How you manage this?
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      Heather McDougall says:
      Fat causes the gallbladder to contract, so if gallstones or inflammation are already present, higher-fat foods can trigger pain. Very rapid weight loss or prolonged fasting may increase the risk of developing stones, but that is different from saying a low-fat diet itself causes gallstones. Pain in the gallbladder or liver area should be evaluated by a healthcare provider rather than managed by changing fat intake on your own. We have additional information about gallbladder health on our website that may be helpful as well. Here is a link to start with: https://www.drmcdougall.com/education/information-all/die-with-your-gallstones/.

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