Ep:377 HOW YOUR THYROID CONTROLS YOU LIVER “FIXING” FATTY LIVER. PHARMA AT IT AGAIN! FAIL!!!

Thyroid and Liver Metabolism: Dr. Rob Cyers explains how the liver rapidly converts sugar into fat under the influence of insulin, leading to conditions like fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with inflammation being a critical issue.
Pharmaceutical Intervention: He criticizes the development of a new drug, resmetirom (Rezdra), which acts as a thyroid hormone receptor agonist to reduce fat production in the liver, arguing it targets symptoms rather than addressing underlying causes.
Efficacy and Issues with the Drug: The drug is shown to be only 83% as effective as the natural thyroid hormone T3 in regulating lipid metabolism, and Dr. Cyers highlights that it doesn’t address the inflammatory aspects of liver disease.
Root Causes and Natural Treatments: Dr. Cyers emphasizes that high carbohydrate intake and insulin resistance are primary drivers of fatty liver disease. He advocates for managing these conditions through diet (specifically low to no carbohydrate diets) and proper thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Critique of Pharmaceutical Motivations: He criticizes pharmaceutical companies for prioritizing profit over effective treatment, suggesting they focus on developing drugs that manage symptoms rather than curing diseases, and urges patients to seek proper medical advice and lifestyle changes instead of relying on such medications.