Christina DeBusk

1 month ago | liversupport.com | Christina DeBusk

Could retatrutide, an experimental weight loss drug, promote liver health? Interest in drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss has grown rapidly over the past several years, with 6% of U.S. adults admitting to current or prior use. (1) While losing weight can improve health overall, the use of weight loss injections may also help combat fatty liver disease. (2) One such medication researchers are experimenting with is called retatrutide. What is Retatrutide?

1 month ago | liversupport.com | Christina DeBusk

There are pros and cons when it comes to any medical procedure, and weight loss surgery is no exception. Find out its impact on liver health. Research has found a strong connection between obesity and liver disease. (1) So, it comes as no surprise that following a healthy diet and getting regular physical exercise is often recommended for both. However, with bariatric surgeries on the rise (2), it may make you wonder what effect weight loss surgery may have on liver health.

2 months ago | liversupport.com | Christina DeBusk

What’s the difference between acupressure and acupuncture, and what is their place in helping liver health? Living a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in protecting or enhancing your liver’s ability to function efficiently. But if you want to go one step further and feel drawn to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you may be considering acupressure and/or acupuncture for improved liver health.

Jan 27, 2025 | liversupport.com | Christina DeBusk

Learn all about NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) and liver health, its potential to repair liver damage, and how to take NAC safely. The liver is one organ we can’t live without. It’s involved in more than 500 vital functions — including helping us digest food, regulating our ability to clot blood if we are cut, and removing harmful toxins from our body.

Nov 20, 2024 | liversupport.com | Christina DeBusk

Learn about denifanstat, a medication that may soon become a treatment option for people living with fatty liver disease. On March 14, 2024, Rezdiffra (resmetirom) became the first drug ever approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat patients who have fatty liver disease with moderate to advanced fibrosis. (1) Now, another medication may soon become a treatment option. It’s called denifanstat and has shown promising results. Denifanstat is a fat synthesis inhibitor.