Our Story
By Dr. Paul Bernitt
TriVita Director of Wellness Services
Board-Certified Doctor of Holistic Health
Few symptoms, Serious consequences…
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease often goes unnoticed until it’s advanced. Learn why millions of older adults are at risk—and what you can do today.
The Hidden Threat You Can’t Feel
Imagine a condition quietly developing inside your body—with almost no warning signs—until it’s already taken a toll on your energy, metabolism and immune health.
That’s what makes Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) so concerning. It’s now one of the most common—yet least recognized—health issues among older adults, affecting nearly one in three people over age 60.
Unlike alcohol-related liver damage, NAFLD develops from fat buildup inside the liver—often due to slow metabolism, inflammation or toxin overload. Over time, those fat deposits create silent inflammation that damages healthy liver and vital organ tissue.
For years, this process may cause no symptoms at all. But inside, the liver—your body’s greatest multitasker—is struggling to keep up.
Why So Many Older Adults Are at Risk
Researchers call NAFLD a “silent epidemic” because of how common and easily overlooked it is. You can feel fine on the outside while your liver quietly loses function on the inside.
Here’s why it often appears later in life:
- Slower metabolism: With age, fat-burning efficiency declines, allowing fat to accumulate in liver cells.
- Chronic inflammation: The body’s natural defenses can become imbalanced, overworking the liver.
- Insulin resistance: Even without diabetes, resistance to insulin reduces the body’s ability to regulate fat storage.
- High toxic load: Many environmental toxins, such as processed food, pollution in air and water, and even prescriptions, are processed through the liver, increasing daily strain.
- Alcohol and smoking: These poor lifestyle choices flood the body with toxins and free radicals, accelerating liver damage and impairing regeneration.
These factors combine quietly over time. Fatigue, mental fog or sluggish digestion may seem “normal with age,” but often they’re early signs that the liver is asking for help.
Why Your Liver Matters More Than You Think
Your liver performs more than 500 vital functions, from filtering toxins to regulating hormones and balancing blood sugar. It’s the gatekeeper between everything you eat, breathe and absorb—and the rest of your body.
When the liver becomes clogged or inflamed, various symptoms can occur, including organ damage, pain, fatigue and mood disturbances. You may notice:
- Low energy or constant tiredness
- Digestive discomfort or bloating
- Brain fog or irritability
- Weakened immunity
- Chronic pain and discomfort due to elevated inflammation
The encouraging truth? The liver can repair itself. With the right nutrients and lifestyle choices, it can regenerate healthy tissue and restore balance.
That’s why so many are turning to TriVita’s Revitalize Formula for daily support.
Revitalize Formula: Nourish, Protect and Renew Your Liver
Your liver is your body’s detox and defense headquarters. Revitalize Formula is scientifically formulated to strengthen this critical system using some of nature’s most effective, time-tested ingredients.
Here’s how Revitalize Formula supports healthy liver function—especially for those managing or preventing NAFLD:
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC): Builds up glutathione, your liver’s master antioxidant, to combat oxidative stress and support natural detoxification.
- Milk Thistle: Shields liver cells from damage, encourages regeneration and helps reduce fatty buildup in liver tissue.
- Artichoke Extract: Boosts bile production and flow, which aids fat digestion and toxin removal through the gut.
- Schizandra Fruit & Turmeric: Dual-action botanicals that calm inflammation, improve liver enzyme balance and enhance resilience under stress.
- Dandelion Root: Supports gentle detoxification, improves circulation and helps the liver eliminate waste naturally.
Together, these nutrients synergistically support liver repair, reducing inflammation and restoring balance so you can feel lighter, clearer and more energetic.
Simple Daily Choices That Protect Your Liver
Small habits can make a big difference for your liver and your longevity. Start with these steps today:
- Move your body daily. Even a brisk 20-minute walk helps burn stored fat in the liver.
- Eat for detox. Include cruciferous vegetables like raw broccoli, cabbage and kale for their natural detox compounds.
- Hydrate consistently. Water flushes waste through the kidneys and supports bile flow.
- Rest deeply. Your liver does most of its repair work while you sleep—aim for 7 to 8 hours a night.
- Limit or quit smoking and alcohol. Both increase toxic load and accelerate liver cell damage.
- Nourish your spirit. Personal reflection, gratitude and quiet prayer lower stress hormones that burden the liver.
Faith, Nature and Nurture: A Path to Renewal
“He is an ever-present help in time of need.” — Psalm 46:1
God designed your body with astonishing wisdom and self-healing systems… plus, He surrounded it with nutrients in nature to sustain that healing. When we combine His provision in nature with intentional nurturing of ourselves, we tap into the wholeness He intended for us.
Your liver is part of that divine design. Supporting it is not just a health choice—it’s an act of gratitude for the life you’ve been given.
Your Invitation to Act Today
NAFLD may be silent, but you don’t have to be. Take proactive steps now to protect your liver and renew your vitality.
Start each day with TriVita’s Revitalize Formula—the trusted, science-backed formula designed to help your liver cleanse, repair and thrive naturally.
Because when your liver is renewed, your whole body—and spirit—can flourish again.
