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Dr say my liver is not working , maybe fatty liver. could i try otc products to help clean out my liver? dr not giving much advice just come back 1yr.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Diet, supplements: This could become a serious problem but is reversible. Lose weight. Avoid fried foods& simple carbs, toxins-i advise dr. Joel fuhrman's nutritarian diet: http://www.Drfuhrman.Com/library/are-you-a-nutritarian.Aspx consider a liver flush- read the liver & gallbladder miracle cleanse by andreas moritz. Find a holistic doctor to work with- they will have a clue! http://www.Abihm.Org/search-doctors.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Otc-no: Fatty liver most often in overweight/obese, and/or alcohol use; sometimes from meds. Lose weight, cut out alcohol, follow up in 2-3 months to check on progress. Otcs of no proven benefit. Avoid any unnecessary meds.

Answered 8/29/2013

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