This is Episode #37 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal and guest Dr. Supriya Joshi discuss what the liver does for your health. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #37: The Liver Doctor Says Most of Us Have It with Dr. Supriya Joshi
Awareness is the first step towards prevention! The liver is the largest solid internal organ in our body, but we don’t talk about it. Our guest, Dr. Supriya Joshi, is a Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist. Hear what the liver does for our health, how to diagnose & treat fatty liver disease aka hepatic steatosis, traits that may put you at a high risk of fatty liver disease, how healthcare professionals can better educate their patients, and our classic question, “Is sugar the culprit?” Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Why do saunas help your liver?
- What is fatty liver disease?
- The connection between Alzheimer’s and your liver
- What role does menopause play in liver health?
- How much does sugar impact your liver?
- How many people have liver disease?
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Show Notes
- The Liver Doctor Says Most of Us Have It with Dr. Supriya Joshi
- [0:57] Introducing Supriya Joshi
- [1:27] What is the liver? What does it do for us?
- [3:24] About fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis)
- [5:16] How do you diagnose metabolic liver dysfunction?
- [8:31] What contributes to metabolic issues?
- [9:50] How many people have liver disease?
- [11:16] What changes can be made to prevent liver disease?
- [13:33] Is there a link between Alzheimer’s and fatty liver?
- [15:58] Is sugar the culprit?
- [18:13] How is coffee helpful?
- [19:02] Why do saunas help your liver?
- [20:12] Why don’t doctors talk about this?
- [27:22] Does menopause play a role in metabolic health?
- [28:44] What do you put in your coffee?
- [29:47] Connect with Dr. Joshi on Instagram and TikTok @LiverHealthMD
- [30:30] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov