Dr. Carlos Jaramillo discusses the misconception that dietary fats cause fatty liver, explaining that it's actually an excess of glucose converted to triglycerides that leads to the condition. He advises against frequent consumption of simple sugars, refined flours, and artificial sweeteners, which spike insulin levels and contribute to fatty liver. Instead, he recommends a diet low in carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and high in healthy fats like coconut, avocado, and olives to regulate insulin and reduce liver fat. He also suggests reducing meal frequency to control insulin spikes.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Fatty liver is a condition of concern for many people.
2. The video aims to explain the causes of fatty liver and how to solve it without medication.
3. Dr. Carlos Jaramillo is a functional doctor and author of books on metabolism.
4. Energy in the body is formed through the consumption of glucose, with 80% going to cells and 20% stored in muscles and liver.
5. When muscle and liver storage is full, excess glucose is converted into triglycerides, which can lead to fatty liver.
6. Human beings have adapted to store fat from glucose as an energy source during times of food scarcity.
7. Today's constant consumption leads to continuous exportation of triglycerides, contributing to fatty liver.
8. Correcting fatty liver involves regulating hormones like insulin by reducing intake of fruit juices, sugars, and refined flours.
9. Eating less frequently can help control insulin levels and reduce fatty liver.
10. Healthy fats like coconut, avocado, olives, nuts, seeds, egg, salmon, and cocoa can help manage fatty liver by causing lower insulin spikes after eating.
11. Artificial sweeteners should be avoided as they can increase insulin levels even without calories.
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