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- Vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a growing metabolic disorder that often develops silently until serious damage occurs
- Research shows vitamin D controls liver function at the genetic level, activating fat-burning genes while suppressing fat storage, making it key for preventing and reversing liver damage
- Vitamin D supplementation in studies significantly decreased liver fat, reduced inflammation and restored proper mitochondrial structure and function, especially in older subjects
- Other essential nutrients for liver health include vitamins E, B12 and folate, which work together to regulate fat metabolism, reduce inflammation and support detoxification
- Practical solutions include eliminating vegetable oils, which are high in linoleic acid, strategic sun exposure, testing your vitamin D levels (aiming for 60 to 80 ng/mL) and combining vitamin D3 with magnesium and K2 when supplementing
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