Myth Busting - Internet liver myths demystified.

In this episode of the LiverHealthPod John, Will and Paul talk about Brown fat. What is it? Where is it? And, does it even matter. Mail Bag is open again - PBC, affecting more than just the Liver!!

In this episode John Paul and will discuss the health impacts of low volume alcohol consumption. The risks but also - is there a benefit? If you have fatty liver or other liver disease should you stop drinking altogether? What is the J-curve for alcohol consumption? We also open the Mail Bag and discuss Tirzepatide.

In this episode of the LiverHealthPod John, Paul and Will expand upon a question from a listener - how do you know which specialist you should see? Its a great question and no easy answers here. How to find the right person for YOU!

In this episode Will, Paul and John discuss the first FDA approved medication for the treatment of fatty liver MAFLD. What is it? Who is it for? and does it work? Hear all about the new science of Resmetirom

In this episode will, John and Paul discuss the practicalities of fatty liver. Whose a most risk, how to get diagnosed and what the primary care doctor can do in the assessment.

Who can you trust?? In this episode John, Will and Paul discuss the concerning trend in the medical literature - the growth of scientific research articles being retracted. 10,000 retractions in 2023 compare to about as many retractions in the three-year period from 2020 to 2022 This has impacted the PREDIMED study that was discussed on the LiverHealthPOD a few episodes ago. Also we do Mail Bag again!!

In this episode John Paul and Will discuss the amazing technology of FibroScan and other non-invasive test (NITs) in assessing the health of your liver. What is it, how and when to do it and what does it all me. Listen in to this episode to find out. Mail bag makes another visit. Don't forget to send questions to [email protected]

Fats are bad for the liver... right??? Wrong! In this episode Will, Paul and John shine a spot light on Olive oil - in particular the amazing health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Which oil, how much and what will it do for your health. Listen in to find out. Also in this episode the mail bag gets opened for the first time. Don't forget to send any questions to [email protected] and visit us on the Socials.

In this episode Will, Paul and John talk all about liver biopsy Why you might need one. What liver biopsy involves. What the options are. Hear all about our insights after performing 100s of liver biopsies. Don't forget to send us an email with your questions and comments and any topics you'd like to hear more about. We'd love to hear from you.

DILI is the medical acronym for Drug Induced Liver Injury. In this episode Paul, John and Will talk about DILI. How common is it? is it all medication? Do we need to be concerned? Tune into this episode to hear more and don't forget to email us on [email protected] with your questions and comments and suggestions for more topics.