Your Liver Is Full of Fat - Simon W. Beaven, MD, PhD - UCLA Digestive Disease

Explore the critical issue of fatty liver disease in this 21-minute lecture by Dr. Simon W. Beaven from UCLA's Digestive Disease Division. Delve into the complexities of liver function, understanding how it acts as a metabolic "Costco" for the body. Examine the relationship between fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and liver health. Discover various treatment options, including bariatric surgery and vitamin E supplementation. Learn about ongoing research projects and clinical trials, such as the COMET study, aimed at reversing liver disease. Gain insights into the causes of liver disease, with a focus on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Understand the potential for reversing liver damage and the current landscape of chronic liver disease management.

Introduction
Receptors in the liver
The liver as Costco
Fat and insulin resistance
Treatments
Bariatric surgery
Weight gain
Glitter zones
Vitamin E
FXR
Chronic Liver Disease
Can We Reverse Liver Disease
Causes of Liver Disease
Nash
The COMET
Current projects