LiverHealthPOD
Episodes
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder - Missed Opportunities
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode ,Will, Paul and John discuss medications for Alcohol use disorder (AUD) . In this episode, we unpack the evidence-based pharmacotherap...
MAFLD Beyond BMI - Lean but not low risk.
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD John, Will and Paul discuss "Lean MAFLD". These patients may not fit the typical metabolic stereotype,...
PBC: New Therapies, New Hope
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD, John, will and Paul discuss new breakthrough treatments in PBCFor decades, treatment for primary biliary chola...
CBD oil and Liver Health: Green Medicine, Red Flags
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode of the LiverealthPOD, Will, John and Paul discuss CBD oil and the lvier.CBD oil has exploded in popularity—marketed for everything f...
Creatine - Myth or muscle or much more?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions we get asked in the LiverHealthPod is what about Creatine? In this episode Paul, John and Will - three liver doctors ...
Diet Soda. More than just sweetness.
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, Will, Paul and John examine new and emerging data around the impact of diet Sodas and non-nutritive sweeteners on liver health.Listen ...
Calorie restrict or Time Restrict. What's better for the Liver
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, John, Will and Paul delve deep into a recent study (J Hepatol 2025 Dec;83(6):1256-1265.doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2025.06.005) on the health...
Starving for Science: The Minnesota Starvation experiment.
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul , will and John talk about an amazing scientific experiment called the Minnesota Starvation experiment which even 80 yrs on is st...
Ferritin and the liver: More than just Iron
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Will, Paul and John talk about Ferritin. It is usually interpreted as a measure of iron stores but ferritin is much, much more than th...
Acetaminophen / Paracetamol : Friend, Foe or Both?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul, Will and John discuss the ins and outs of Paracetamol (some may know it as acetaminophen). What's safe and how to use it ef...
Microplastics. The hidden toxin.
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul John and will discuss microplastics and their impact on health and disease . Are they good, bad or indifferent?Find out on the Li...
Low alcohol drinks. Less Buzz more Balance.
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Will, Paul and John discuss the rise of low alcohol and no alcohol beverages. Everything from how they removed the alcohol to discussi...
The Aging Liver: Slowing Down, or Still Going Strong?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHEalthPOD Will John and Paul discuss whether the Liver actually ages. What about liver regeneration? Can it go on forever?...
Meat. Good or bad for you?
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul John and will discuss meat. It particular the health effects of red meat and Processed meats. It is good, bad or indifferent?Find...
Mental Weight of a Fatty Liver
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD John, Paul and will dive deep into the mental health aspects of metabolic dysfunction and fatty liver (MAFLD or ...
The BMI Debate: Health Tool or Harmful Metric?
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD Paul, Will and John discuss the use and misuse of BMI - the come metric for assessing obesity. From Aldophe Quet...
Rockin' the Gallbladder: A Gallstone Story
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The this episode of the LiverHealthPOD Will, Paul and John discuss gallstones. Gallstones are small, hard deposits that can cause big problems. In thi...
ALT - why you need to know it.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of of the LiverHealthPOD, Will Paul and John discuss the importance of a blood test called the ALT. Yes, it is part of the "liver...
Fatty Liver - will it kill me?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealth POD, Paul John and Will get right down to the big questions and discuss whether having fatty liver actually matters...
Greatest HIITs. High Intensity interval training.
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, will, John and Paul have a chat bout High intensity interval training or HIIT. What's all the hype? How do you do it? is it worth...
Placebo and Nocebo. When belief becomes biology
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul, John and Will discuss the profound importance the placebo effect and the lesser known, nocebo effect.Fascinating insight into th...
Coffee - Are you sure it's healthy?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul, Will and John discuss more health effects of coffee.Does coffee make you walk more?Find out more in this episode.If you like the...
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide - Is there a winner
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the LiverHealthPOD John, Will and Paul discuss the new medications Semaglutide and Tirzepatide including a really interesting study...
Intermittent Fasting. Just a fad or fabulous for the liver?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD Paul John and Will have a conversation about calorie restriction and in particular the potential benefits of int...
Spicing up liver health. New data on Turmeric.
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Will, John and Paul discuss some surprising new data on Curcumin.Curcumin is the component of Turmeric which is though to convey some...
Is your fatty liver improving? - How would you know?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the LiverHealthPod team Will, John and Paul discuss the ways you and your health professional might assess if the amount of liver fat ...
Brown Fat - The body's secret calorie burner
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPod John, Will and Paul talk about Brown fat. What is it? Where is it? And, does it even matter. Mail Bag is open ...
Alcohol in moderation - Devils in the detail.
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John Paul and will discuss the health impacts of low volume alcohol consumption. The risks but also - is there a benefit? If you have ...
How to choose your specialist
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LiverHealthPod John, Paul and Will expand upon a question from a listener - how do you know which specialist you should see? It...
A new treatment for Fatty Liver - Resmetirom
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Will, Paul and John discuss the first FDA approved medication for the treatment of fatty liver MAFLD. What is it? Who is it for? and ...
Fatty Liver, FIB4 and the diagnostic pathway.
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode will, John and Paul discuss the practicalities of fatty liver. Whose a most risk, how to get diagnosed and what the primary care docto...
Slippery Oil
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who can you trust?? In this episode John, Will and Paul discuss the concerning trend in the medical literature - the growth of scientific research ar...
Scanning for Answers - Understanding FibroScan
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John Paul and Will discuss the amazing technology of FibroScan and other non-invasive test (NITs) in assessing the health of your live...
Oils ain't Oils. Is Olive Oil the elixir of liver health?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fats are bad for the liver... right??? Wrong! In this episode Will, Paul and John shine a spot light on Olive oil - in particular the amazing health b...
Getting to the Core: Liver biopsy explained.
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Will, Paul and John talk all about liver biopsy Why you might need one. What liver biopsy involves. What the options are. Hear all abo...
Pill Panic: Can medications hurt the liver?
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DILI is the medical acronym for Drug Induced Liver Injury. In this episode Paul, John and Will talk about DILI. How common is it? is it all medicatio...
Myth Busting - Internet liver myths demystified.
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is an incredible source of knowledge and facts but also plenty of strange ideas. What is true and what is fake news? Join Paul, John and ...
A Touch of Yellow - Could you have Gilberts Syndrome?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not all genetic mutation are bad. Some may actually be good. In this episode Will, John and Paul talk about the fascinating topic of Gilberts Syndrome...
Probiotics - bugs for your liver heath
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Probiotics are live bugs that can improve health but does your liver need them. In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss (and debate) the use of pr...
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) for Fatty Liver - Yes or No
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most talked about medication in the world at the moment - Semaglutide (also known as Ozempic or Wegovy) is a class of medicines called GLP-...
The surprising functions of the liver you've never heard of
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Will, John and Paul discuss functions of the liver that you may not have thought about. We move well beyond detoxification and making ...
The lowdown on Liver Cysts
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul, Will and John have a discussion about liver cysts. up to 1 in 10 people have liver cysts. Do you? Find out if it matters. Don...
Exercise - your liver will love you
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul, John and Will discuss the benefits of exercise on the liver. Anaerobic, aerobic, HIIT - Which is best. Listen in to the thoughts...
Spotlight on Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. A medical mystery
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul, John and Will have a conversation about Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). What does it mean to have this condition that cont...
Resistant starch - Unlocking the power of microbiome and liver health
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's all the buzz around resistant starch. What is it? what does it do? where do you find it? is it worth the trouble. Find out about the eviden...
Cop that! Too much liver Copper
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Paul, Will and John discuss the rare but super important liver condition of copper excess - Wilson's disease. Join the Liver Drs ...
Top 10 lifestyle treatments for fatty liver
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the top 10 lifestyle changes you can start doing today to improve your liver health and start treating fatty liver? If you've got a fatty...
Autoimmune Hepatitis - Battling the Body's Betrayal
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the immune system decides to attack the Liver? In this episode Paul, Will and John discuss the uncommon condition of Autoimmune Hepa...
Liver Cleanse. Does your liver need help?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John Paul and Will discuss the hot topic of liver cleanse and detox. Is it needed? Do you need to spend the $$$ on something the liver...
The ABCs of PBC
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for a new season in 2024. Join the three liver doctors John, Will and Paul for a relaxed and lively conversation about the important live...
Bile - what have bears got to do with it?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join John, Will and Paul for a conversation all about bile and the healing properties of Ursodeoxycholic acid (or UDCA... or Urso..). Hear about what'...
Sleep - We all need it so why can it be so hard?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss all about sleep and the liver. 60–80% of patients with cirrhosis rate themselves as poor sleepers. Wh...
Hepatitis C - Going, Going........Gone?
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss the amazing development in the treatment of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). This is a deep dive into HCV. Fr...
Liver Transplantation
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join John, Paul and Will for this enlightening discussion demystifying liver transplantation. The discussion spans the past, present and future of liv...
The Liver and COVID
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody has a liver and The World Health Organisation (WHO) say that, as of the 2nd November 2023, there have been 771,679,618 confirmed cases of ...
Iron overload and Haemochromatosis
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss iron overload and in particular discuss the condition of haemochromatosis. We thought we better record thi...
Auto-brewery Syndrome. Can your own gut bacteria really make you drunk?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode John, Paul and Will discuss the incredible and amazing condition of Auto-brewery. What the......?? A fascinating condition of the micro...
Iron deficiency and anaemia
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode John, Paul and will discuss the most common nutritional deficiency - Iron deficiency. What is iron deficiency and why does the body nee...
All about Cramps and the most amazing rapid fix for them
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss the extremely common condition of muscle cramps. The episode explores what they are, why they occur and mo...
HCC - Primary Liver Cancer
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode here John, Paul and Will discuss all about primary Liver Cancer also called Hepatocellular carcinoma. This is the most common form of ...
Milk
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is on Milk NOT Milk thistle (that was the last episode). In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss the amazing drink - MILK. What are t...
Milk Thistle
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode John, Paul and Will try to unpick the evidence around the health impacts of Milk Thistle. Is it worth taking and what are the risks?
Turmeric
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turmeric - the ancient spice. In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss Turmeric. What it is and the potential health benefits of this amazing spice...
Coffee - panacea of liver health or…?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the coffee enthusiasts, this one is for you! In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss all things coffee and the potential liver and broader hea...
Alcohol
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss all thing Alcohol (or ethanol). How much should you drink? Is it always harmful? What does alcohol do to t...
All about Fatty Liver
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John, Paul and Will discuss the important condition of fatty liver. Possibly the worlds most common chronic disease that affects up t...
Mushroom poisoning
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear John, Paul and Will discuss the extraordinarily toxic Death cap mushroom (Amanita Phalloides) and what happens to the liver if y...
Cirrhosis. What is it, how do you get it and what to do about it.
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John, Paul and Will discuss liver scarring (cirrhosis). What is cirrhosis, how do you get it, how is it diagnosed and how does it impa...
All about Hepatitis
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hepatitis means liver inflammation. There are many causes including viral hepatitis which affects 300 million people in the world. There are also many...
What does the liver do?
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John, Paul and Will discuss the functions of the liver and why it is so extraordinary.
Introduction to the LiverHealth POD
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you meet John, Paul and Will who are three liver doctors (Hepatologist) and hear about a new podcast - the LiverHealth POD. A Podcast ...