How These Common Vegetables May Aid in Liver Disease Reversal

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00:00How these common vegetables may aid in liver disease reversal

00:05Dr. Cholsun Zhang explained that eating inulin, a dietary fiber found in many vegetables,

00:11alters gut bacteria to help the body process fructose more effectively.

00:16This reduces fructose reaching the liver, thereby preventing fatty liver disease and insulin

00:21resistance. Fructose is a simple sugar that is present in fruit and many sweetened foods.

00:27The liver is then forced to take the burden of clearing out the excess circulating fructose.

00:33Over time, the small intestinal microbiome shifted toward fructose consumption.

00:38Importantly, inulin did not boost the host's own fructose-metabolizing enzymes.

00:44Transplanted microbiomes carried much of the inulin-driven protection with them.

00:49Among many taxa, bacteroides acidifacins stood out in the datasets. Protection moved with the microbes,

00:55confirming a community-level effect. It also increased cysteine uptake, which fuels glutathione

01:01synthesis inside. Higher glutathione levels help neutralize harmful lipid peroxidation products

01:07effectively. Together, it was shown that these changes improved insulin sensitivity and lowered

01:13fibrosis markers. The mouse trials' data are compelling and include careful mechanistic detail,

01:19but translating the findings to humans requires clinical confirmation. Practical guidance remains

01:25straightforward, starting with reducing added sugars and improving overall dietary quality over time.

01:31Jerusalem artichokes, chicory root, leeks, asparagus, garlic, and onions are rich in inulin,

01:38a prebiotic fiber that supports gut health. Whole grains like wheat, barley, and rye

01:44also add moderate amounts, boosting daily intake. Combine small portions across meals, such as onion

01:50omelets, barley salads, roasted garlic, and steamed asparagus, to build a balanced routine.