A Mortal Enemy of Your Liver, It's Not Alcohol

Possibly worse than fructose or alcohol, this deficiency may trigger fatty liver disease. And, certain healthy eating habits boost your need for this nutrient.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Choline, found in ample amounts in egg yolks, is an essential nutrient for brain, nervous system, cardiovascular and liver function, and is essential for prevention of fatty liver disease, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

• An estimated 90% of the U.S. population are deficient in choline, a nutrient required to move fat o…