How I research and write

Every page here starts with a question real people type into a search box, like “how to get rid of fatty liver” or “is fatty liver reversible.” My job is to answer it plainly, near the top, and then give you the details.

Where the facts come from

• Research: published studies and reviews, mostly found through PubMed and the National Library of Medicine. I link the study when I mention it, and I only cite a study after reading what it actually tested.
• Health sources: public guidance from groups like the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the American Liver Foundation.
• Products: the maker’s own label, official order page and guarantee terms. If a seller’s page and the label disagree, I go with the label and say so.

How I review a supplement

1. I read the full ingredient list and note what’s in it and in what form.
2. I look up the research on those ingredients for liver fat, and I tell you how strong or weak it is.
3. I check the price of each package and the exact guarantee: how many days, what you send back, what’s refunded.
4. I give a clear verdict and who the product fits. A supplement supports your plan. It doesn’t replace it, and I never say it will cure anything.

Plain words

I write the way people talk. When a medical term matters, like ALT or MASLD (the newer name for fatty liver), I explain it once and then use the everyday word.

Updates and corrections

A page’s date changes only when something you’d care about changes: a price, a guarantee, a new study, a new section that answers a real question, or a fixed mistake. If you find an error, write to me through the contact page. I check it, fix it and note the change.

Who writes here

Everything on The Lighter Liver is written by me, Joanne Whitaker. You can read my story on the about page. I’m not a medical professional, and the medical disclaimer explains what that means for you.