Carlos Jaramillo outlines strategies to reverse fatty liver disease

Functional medicine specialist Carlos Jaramillo highlights the silent nature of fatty liver disease, noting that it can progress for years without obvious symptoms or abnormal standard blood tests like glucose or transaminases. The condition is often rooted in metabolic issues such as elevated insulin, chronic low-grade inflammation, and visceral fat accumulation.

To manage and reverse the condition, Jaramillo emphasizes nutritional strategies over miracle supplements or detoxes. Key dietary triggers that overload the liver include sugar, fructose, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods. Conversely, incorporating simple ingredients like garlic and broccoli can support liver function.

Warning signs of a saturated liver include chronic fatigue, neuroinflammation, digestive discomfort, abdominal bloating, nausea, and dull skin. If left unaddressed, fatty liver can lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis, cardiovascular inflammation, cerebrovascular disease, and liver cancer.