Exploring the Link Between Niacin and Fatty Liver Disease
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
February 24, 202614m 19s
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Show Notes
- Fatty liver disease is the most common liver disorder, driven by obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance. It often progresses silently for years before symptoms appear
- Niacin helps your body use energy better. It turns down a molecule called microRNA-93, which normally blocks two key proteins that help your cells make energy and burn fat. By restoring those proteins, niacin helps your mitochondria work more efficiently. This shift supports fat burning in your liver instead of fat storage
- Higher niacin intake has been linked to reduced liver fat, lower inflammation, improved insulin sensitivity, better cholesterol levels, and reduced long-term mortality in fatty liver patients
- Niacinamide is the better choice compared to niacin because of its function as an NAD+ precursor. The ideal dosage is 50 milligrams three times a day, ideally in powder form for precise intake. Niacinamide also doesn't cause skin flushing
- Increasing choline intake is the best way to manage fatty liver disease. Research shows it helps transport fat out of the liver. While there are several types of choline supplements available, citicoline is the preferred one because of its high bioavailability