Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin is a veteran gastroenterologist and hepatologist, renowned for his clinical research and reforms in medical education and health sciences.

He is the director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), which aims to provide cost-effective solutions to liver problems. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India. Dr. Sarin is also credited with launching the Hepatitis B vaccination program in India.

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr. Sarin explains why India may become the 'fatty liver' capital of the world, with 40% of the population suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. He shares tips on keeping the liver healthy and identifies products to avoid.

Dr. Sarin calls the liver 'the real heart' of the body, explaining how every function of the body is directly or indirectly dependent on it. He also delves into the dangers of alcohol and how it is slowly killing people.

Introduction (0:00)

Significance of Liver in Ancient Cultures (1:22)

Liver: The Boss of the Body (5:17)

Fatty Liver & Diabetes (8:13)

Liver & Cholesterol: What's the Link? (12:58)

Obesity on the Rise? (14:10)

Sugar: A Silent Killer (19:42)

Alcohol & Liver Health (20:54)

Anyone Can Have Cirrhosis (24:32)

True & False Segment (25:52)

Know What You Eat (41:08)

Reversing Fatty Liver (45:24)

Can Diabetes Be Fixed? (51:07)

Tips for a Healthy Life (52:47)

Importance of the Bile System (56:56)

How to Identify Fatty Liver (59:33)

Everything About Hepatitis (1:00:49)

Dangers of Alcoholism (1:09:26)

Lack of Health Awareness (1:11:52)

Are You Healthy? (1:13:45)

Ozempic: Yay or Nay? (1:15:45)

Train Your Mind to Adopt Healthy Habits (1:18:12)