LiverHealthPOD

In this episode of the LiverHealth POD, Paul John and Will get right down to the big questions and discuss whether having fatty liver actually matters.What are people with fatty liver most likely to die from? Does fatty liver matter?To hear more - tune into the LiverHealthPOD.

In this episode, will, John and Paul have a chat bout High intensity interval training or HIIT. What's all the hype? How do you do it? is it worth the effort in fatty liver.If you are liking the show, don't forget to leave a rating.You can also send an email with opinions, questions or comments to liverheathpod@gmail.com.

In this episode Paul, John and Will discuss the profound importance the placebo effect and the lesser known, nocebo effect.Fascinating insight into the infraction of the mind-body connection.If you're enjoying the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating. You can also send a message to the LiverhealthPOD on liverhealthpod@gmail.com

In this episode Paul, Will and John discuss more health effects of coffee.Does coffee make you walk more?Find out more in this episode.If you like the show, don't forget to follow so you don't miss an episode. Also reach out to us on the socials or via email at liverhealthpod@gmail.com

On this episode of the LiverHealthPOD John, Will and Paul discuss the new medications Semaglutide and Tirzepatide including a really interesting study that put these two medications head to head.Find out more in this episode.Don't forget to send us an email at LiverHealthPOD@gmail.com with questions and comment and if you feel up to it. leave some feedback and a rating to help others find us.Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD Paul John and Will have a conversation about calorie restriction and in particular the potential benefits of intermittent fasting.Is it good or bad or doesn't matter.Find out in this episode.Also - don't forget to send us an email at Liverhealthpod@gmail.com and like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

In this episode, Will, John and Paul discuss some surprising new data on Curcumin.Curcumin is the component of Turmeric which is though to convey some of the key health benefits and new data shows some extraordinary effects on the liver.Is it too good to be true or too early to tell? Find out more on this episode of the LiverHealthPODFor background, the LiverHealthPOD also did an episode on Turmeric (Episode 9 - 15 Sept 2023).Don't forget to send us an email at Liverhealthpod@gmail.com or follow us on socials. If you like the podcast and don't want to miss an episode then don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating.

In this episode the LiverHealthPod team Will, John and Paul discuss the ways you and your health professional might assess if the amount of liver fat is improving. You've done the hard work - is it paying off? Find out here.

In this episode of the LiverHealthPod John, Will and Paul talk about Brown fat. What is it? Where is it? And, does it even matter. Mail Bag is open again - PBC, affecting more than just the Liver!!

In this episode John Paul and will discuss the health impacts of low volume alcohol consumption. The risks but also - is there a benefit? If you have fatty liver or other liver disease should you stop drinking altogether? What is the J-curve for alcohol consumption? We also open the Mail Bag and discuss Tirzepatide.

In this episode of the LiverHealthPod John, Paul and Will expand upon a question from a listener - how do you know which specialist you should see? Its a great question and no easy answers here. How to find the right person for YOU!

In this episode Will, Paul and John discuss the first FDA approved medication for the treatment of fatty liver MAFLD. What is it? Who is it for? and does it work? Hear all about the new science of Resmetirom

In this episode will, John and Paul discuss the practicalities of fatty liver. Whose a most risk, how to get diagnosed and what the primary care doctor can do in the assessment.

Who can you trust?? In this episode John, Will and Paul discuss the concerning trend in the medical literature - the growth of scientific research articles being retracted. 10,000 retractions in 2023 compare to about as many retractions in the three-year period from 2020 to 2022 This has impacted the PREDIMED study that was discussed on the LiverHealthPOD a few episodes ago. Also we do Mail Bag again!!

In this episode John Paul and Will discuss the amazing technology of FibroScan and other non-invasive test (NITs) in assessing the health of your liver. What is it, how and when to do it and what does it all me. Listen in to this episode to find out. Mail bag makes another visit. Don't forget to send questions to Liverhealthpod@gmail.com

Fats are bad for the liver... right??? Wrong! In this episode Will, Paul and John shine a spot light on Olive oil - in particular the amazing health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Which oil, how much and what will it do for your health. Listen in to find out. Also in this episode the mail bag gets opened for the first time. Don't forget to send any questions to LiverHealthPod@gmail.com and visit us on the Socials.

In this episode Will, Paul and John talk all about liver biopsy Why you might need one. What liver biopsy involves. What the options are. Hear all about our insights after performing 100s of liver biopsies. Don't forget to send us an email with your questions and comments and any topics you'd like to hear more about. We'd love to hear from you.

DILI is the medical acronym for Drug Induced Liver Injury. In this episode Paul, John and Will talk about DILI. How common is it? is it all medication? Do we need to be concerned? Tune into this episode to hear more and don't forget to email us on liverhealthpod@gmail.com with your questions and comments and suggestions for more topics.

The internet is an incredible source of knowledge and facts but also plenty of strange ideas. What is true and what is fake news? Join Paul, John and Will as they discuss some common Internet myths and uncover the truth.

Not all genetic mutation are bad. Some may actually be good. In this episode Will, John and Paul talk about the fascinating topic of Gilberts Syndrome and why it might actually be good for you.

Probiotics are live bugs that can improve health but does your liver need them. In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss (and debate) the use of probiotics for liver disease. It turns out its hard to agree on everything! If you like the POD don't forget to hit Like and give us a rating and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Also follow us on the Socials @LiverHealthPOD.

One of the most talked about medication in the world at the moment - Semaglutide (also known as Ozempic or Wegovy) is a class of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonist. Developed for diabetes but now frequently being used to aid weight loss amongst other things. Does Semaglutide has a roll in management of the most common liver disease - Fatty Liver? Find out in this discussion. If you like the POD don't forget to leave a rating and hit subscribe so tyou don't miss an episode. You can also follow us on socials @LiverHealthPOD.

In this episode Will, John and Paul discuss functions of the liver that you may not have thought about. We move well beyond detoxification and making bile to coagulation, circadian rhythms and blood glucose levels We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to support the podcast following to show. Send us a note of the socials or leave us a rating if you like. Thanks for listening.

In this episode Paul, Will and John have a discussion about liver cysts. up to 1 in 10 people have liver cysts. Do you? Find out if it matters. Don't forget top like and subscribe to support the podcast and if you're feeling up to it - leave us a rating. Thanks for listening.

In this episode Paul, John and Will discuss the benefits of exercise on the liver. Anaerobic, aerobic, HIIT - Which is best. Listen in to the thoughts of the LiverHealthPOD.

In this episode Paul, John and Will have a conversation about Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). What does it mean to have this condition that continues to baffle medical science.

What's all the buzz around resistant starch. What is it? what does it do? where do you find it? is it worth the trouble. Find out about the evidence for resistant starch and whether it may be good for you? In this episode Will, John and Paul unpack the data for resistant starch.

In this episode Paul, Will and John discuss the rare but super important liver condition of copper excess - Wilson's disease. Join the Liver Drs for a discussion on all things copper; from the Statue of Liberty, Horseshoe crabs and of course Wilsons disease. Enjoy

What are the top 10 lifestyle changes you can start doing today to improve your liver health and start treating fatty liver? If you've got a fatty liver or know someone with fatty liver then this is the episode for you. In this episode Will, John and Paul run through their list of top 10 lifestyle changes people can make to optimise the functioning of the liver and help manage fatty liver. Let us know your thoughts.

What happens when the immune system decides to attack the Liver? In this episode Paul, Will and John discuss the uncommon condition of Autoimmune Hepatitis. From history to evolution to treatment hear all about this fascinating condition. Remember- if you enjoy the Podcast don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

In this episode John Paul and Will discuss the hot topic of liver cleanse and detox. Is it needed? Do you need to spend the $$$ on something the liver is designed to do? Also how good is the liver at healing itself? We'll cover all this.....and more. Enjoy this episode.

We are back for a new season in 2024. Join the three liver doctors John, Will and Paul for a relaxed and lively conversation about the important liver condition PBC (or Primary Biliary Cholangitis for those who want the detail). We discuss diagnosis, treatment and prognosis as well as go off on a few tangents. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget, if you have questions, comments or topics you'd like to hear, then let us know via the socials @LiverHealthPOD or on Insta.

Join John, Will and Paul for a conversation all about bile and the healing properties of Ursodeoxycholic acid (or UDCA... or Urso..). Hear about what's in bile, gall stones and other problems of the biliary system.

In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss all about sleep and the liver. 60–80% of patients with cirrhosis rate themselves as poor sleepers.   What can go wrong with sleep and what that means to the liver. Also what you can do to improve and amount and quality of sleep you get. Even hear about the hibernation vs sleep and do Camels dream? If that doesn't make you sleepy then nothing will.

In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss the amazing development in the treatment of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). This is a deep dive into HCV. From the interferon days through to the amazing discovery of Direct Acting Antiviral (DAAs) that can cure almost 100% of people from HCV making HCV the first curable chronic viral infection. With over 58 million people estimated to still have HCV, there is plenty of work to be done.

Join John, Paul and Will for this enlightening discussion demystifying liver transplantation. The discussion spans the past, present and future of liver transplantation. All the way from early days of transplantation through to the concepts of xenotransplantation.

Everybody has a liver and The World Health Organisation (WHO) say that, as of the 2nd November 2023, there have been 771,679,618 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 6,977,023 deaths. So what happens when COVID and the liver meet? Does it matter? In this episode John, Paul and Will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic and how the liver reacts to COVID-19 infection. .For more join us on X @LiverHealthPOD

In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss iron overload and in particular discuss the condition of haemochromatosis. We thought we better record this after our last episode on Iron deficiency. Just like iron, it is good to have balance. Enjoy.

In the episode John, Paul and Will discuss the incredible and amazing condition of Auto-brewery. What the......?? A fascinating condition of the microbiome.

In the episode John, Paul and will discuss the most common nutritional deficiency - Iron deficiency. What is iron deficiency and why does the body need iron? How does it cause anaemia? How do you investigate and management it? All of this and more. Enjoy this episode.

In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss the extremely common condition of muscle cramps. The episode explores what they are, why they occur and most importantly how you can treat them.

In this episode here John, Paul and Will discuss all about primary Liver Cancer also called Hepatocellular carcinoma. This is the most common form of cancer that starts in the liver.

This episode is on Milk NOT Milk thistle (that was the last episode). In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss the amazing drink - MILK. What are the health benefits and risks? What is fact and what is fiction?

In the episode John, Paul and Will try to unpick the evidence around the health impacts of Milk Thistle. Is it worth taking and what are the risks?

Turmeric - the ancient spice. In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss Turmeric. What it is and the potential health benefits of this amazing spice.

For the coffee enthusiasts, this one is for you! In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss all things coffee and the potential liver and broader health effects of this amazing drink.

In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss all thing Alcohol (or ethanol). How much should you drink? Is it always harmful? What does alcohol do to the body and your health? Learn the answers to all this and more.

In this episode, John, Paul and Will discuss the important condition of fatty liver. Possibly the worlds most common chronic disease that affects up to 1 in 3 adults. Hear about what fatty liver actually is, how do you get it, treat it and what are the consequences, and hear about it from people who know - Liver Doctors.

In this episode, hear John, Paul and Will discuss the extraordinarily toxic Death cap mushroom (Amanita Phalloides) and what happens to the liver if you are poisoned by it.

In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss liver scarring (cirrhosis). What is cirrhosis, how do you get it, how is it diagnosed and how does it impact on health?

Hepatitis means liver inflammation. There are many causes including viral hepatitis which affects 300 million people in the world. There are also many other causes; Medications and drugs and the immune system, for example. Hear John, Paul and Will discuss all about hepatitis - what it is, how do you know if you have it, what you can do about it and how do you prevent it.