The Liver’s Vital Role: The Powerhouse of Metabolic HealthThe Liver’s Vital Role: The Powerhouse of Metabolic Health
Liver Health

The Liver’s Vital Role: The Powerhouse of Metabolic Health

Fatty liver disease often goes unnoticed until it’s advanced. Here’s what you can do now to protect your metabolic health.
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This is part 2 in Mastering Metabolic Health

Metabolic health is the engine that powers your body. From gut and liver function to screen time and sunlight, discover the keys to building lasting resilience.

Most people think of “detox” when they think of their liver. However, this powerful organ also serves as the command center of your metabolism, regulating blood sugar, processing fats, and storing essential nutrients.

When too much fat builds up in liver cells, fatty liver disease and metabolic dysfunction ensue. A fatty liver disrupts the liver’s ability to respond to insulin. This insulin resistance, in turn, fuels further fat accumulation and creates a harmful cycle at the core of poor metabolic health.