This Common Drug Is Silently Destroying Your Liver

This Common Drug Is Silently Destroying Your Liver

From Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast by Dr. Eric Berg

May 26, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the hidden dangers of Ozempic, particularly its potential to cause liver damage and other health issues.

Most people are never told about the connection between Ozempic and liver damage. Discover the hidden Ozempic side effects that can affect liver health, gut health, and the gallbladder, and what you can do to minimize Ozempic’s risks. 🌟10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9 0:00 Introduction: Ozempic dangers 0:58 Does Ozempic improve liver inflammation? 2:30 Daniel Drucker and GLP-1 4:12 Ozempic liver damage 5:25 Ozempic and gallbladder disease 6:29 GLP-1 drugs vs. natural GLP-1 8:07 Ozempic side effects 9:34 How to minimize Ozempic risks Some studies have shown that Ozempic may improve liver health, but it’s also been documented to cause severe liver problems in a very short period of time. The ESSENCE trial followed 800 patients with liver inflammation and metabolic dysfunction and found that 63% experienced complete resolution of liver inflammation after taking Ozempic for 72 weeks. Another 37% showed measurable improvement in liver fibrosis. Most people taking Ozempic are using it for weight loss, not for liver inflammation or fibrosis.In one reported case…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Eric Berg

Topics covered

  • liver health
  • Ozempic
  • side effects
  • gallbladder disease
  • intermittent fasting

Keywords

  • Ozempic
  • liver damage
  • side effects
  • gallbladder
  • health risks

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