Let’s break it down: What is NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)? The medical world defines it as a condition where excess fat is stored in the liver, potentially leading to inflammation and cell damage. Causes? They say it’s from eating too many calories. Treatment? The usual recommendations: lower cholesterol, exercise, eat healthy, control blood sugar, and protect your liver. But here’s what it’s REALLY about…NAFLD is actually caused by a retinol (Vitamin A) deficiency. Research even shows that chronic liver diseases, including NAFLD, are linked to low retinol levels in the body and liver, which signals a systemic vitamin A deficiency (Saeed, Ali et al. 2021). This deficiency causes a cascade of issues, including a rise in IRON! Why? 👉🏻 You need retinol to activate bioavailable copper, which loads it into ceruloplasmin (Cp). 👉🏻 Cp is vital for producing energy, creating antioxidants (SOD, Cp, CAT, Gpx, etc.), and regulating iron recycling. 👉🏻 Without Cp, iron recycling in the liver gets disrupted, leading to oxidative stress, inflammation, and iron overload in the liver. The result? Fatty liver, inflammation, and exhaustion. What pushes us toward NAFL? 👉🏻 Chronic stress: adrenals can’t support Cp production 👉🏻Certain Meds & Supps effect Cu 👉🏻 Iron-fortified foods (too much iron!) 👉🏻Low-fat diets (no retinol!) 👉🏻Low copper in the soil (less in our food) 👉🏻HFCS, Sorbitol etc effect Cu transport proteins 👉🏻 Overuse of vitamin D supplements(they deplete liver retinol!) It’s not just about “calories in, calories out.” Your liver health depends on nutrients like retinol and copper that help regulate iron, reduce inflammation, and boost energy. Any questions let us know..