In Episode 210 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi shines a light on the most underestimated organ in your body: your liver.
Most of us file it under “processes alcohol and medications” and move on — but your liver is the central processing plant for your blood sugar, cholesterol, hormones, digestion, and detoxification.
… And because it has no pain fibers, it never sends you a warning signal when it’s struggling.
Dr. A breaks down why roughly 1 in 3 adults is currently storing fat in their liver (often without knowing it), what’s driving this epidemic, and exactly what the research says you can do about it — from fat loss percentages to fasting protocols to the specific foods and fibers that support liver regeneration.
If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, cholesterol, or weight loss results feel “stuck,” this episode may reveal a missing piece.
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Fit Mother Project Key Takeaways:
- Your liver has no pain fibers — it can be inflamed, fatty, or scarred and you’d feel absolutely nothing until the problem is already advanced
- Roughly 38% of adults (nearly 1 in 3) now have fatty liver, a ~50% increase over the past two decades
- The liver has 8 major jobs: blood sugar regulation, cholesterol handling, bile production, biotransformation (detox), antioxidant (glutathione) production, hormone clearing, protein/clotting factor production, and nutrient storage
- Fructose (not glucose) is what drives fat production in the liver — this is why soda, sweetened teas, and high-fructose corn syrup are so damaging, while whole fruit is not
- Losing just 7–10% of body weight significantly reduces liver fat and inflammation; losing over 10% leads to ~90% resolution of fatty liver in research
- Exercise reduces liver fat even when the scale doesn’t move — both strength training and cardio protect liver function
- Simple annual blood work (ALT, AST, GGT, platelets) can flag liver stress early — ask your doctor about these markers at your next physical
- Alcohol is not “neutral” for anyone with existing metabolic or liver stress — B vitamins and glutathione get depleted every time your liver processes it
- A diet rich in sulfur foods (garlic, onions, broccoli, cauliflower), fiber (apple pectin, psyllium), and protein gives your liver the raw materials it needs to regenerate
- A seasonal “liver reset” — a month of zero alcohol, zero added sugar, more fiber, daily movement, and a weekly fast — can meaningfully support long-term liver health
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Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice. This is simply very well-researched information on nitric oxide, heart health, and healthy aging for women over 40.
