Dr. Jason Fung Discusses the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Michael Betel, President and Founder of the Fatty Liver Alliance, hosts a conversation with Dr. Jason Fung, a New York Times best-selling author and co-founder of the Fasting Method.
Dr. Jason Fung explains that intermittent fasting is an effective strategy for managing and reversing fatty liver disease, including Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). He highlights the following key points:
1. Fat Storage and Carbohydrate Intake: Excessive carbohydrate intake leads to fat accumulation in the liver. Intermittent fasting helps by reducing carbohydrate intake, thus preventing the liver from converting glucose into fat.
2. Fat Burning: During fasting, the body starts burning stored fat for energy, which includes liver fat. This process helps reduce liver fat and improves liver function.
3. Improved Liver Function Tests: Dr. Fung observes that intermittent fasting reliably reverses liver enzyme elevations, indicating a reduction in liver damage and improvement in liver health.
Overall, intermittent fasting offers a natural, accessible method to reduce liver fat and improve metabolic health without relying on medication.