Life is dependent upon the liver’s function as the primary defense against toxins and chemicals that enter from the bloodstream. The liver is challenged to serve as the principal organ of detoxification 24 hours a day. If the liver ceases to function or becomes impaired, an individual will become quite ill. Our environment is becoming much more toxic. This increased toxicity can bring about a serious liver condition called non-alcoholic fatal liver disease (NAFLD) in which dangerous levels of fat accumulate in the liver. NAFLD can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).The end progression is to liver failure and death. NAFLD is the most common liver disease in Western industrialized nations, with an estimated prevalence of 30 percent in the U.S. population. There is no treatment for NAFLD. And while liver tests can confirm the diagnosis of NAFLD, many individuals with NAFLD present with normal liver test results. The key to addressing NAFLD is solely by lifestyle change. It is important to decrease toxic load by consuming a healthful diet.Daily exercise is important to help the liver mobilize toxins and to encourage weight loss. Protecting the liver is critical and individuals concerned about NAFLD need to minimize their consumption of prescription medications, alcohol, and especially the over-the-counter pain reliever, acetaminophen. In cases of prolonged toxic challenge, or the inability to make lifestyle changes or to resolve toxicity issues, the addition of supplements to further support the liver is definitely recommended.