13/11/2025
Your Liver Flipping Hates it!!
A new 2025 study has identified a surprising culprit behind “mystery” liver disease — and it’s hiding in everyday products many of us use without thinking.
The Chemical: PCE (Tetrachloroethylene)
Commonly found in: • Dry-cleaned clothes
• Spot removers
• Adhesive glues
• Stainless-steel cleaners
• Some household degreasers
PCE evaporates into the air, lingers on fabrics, and can seep into drinking water.
📌 Key Findings (Liver International, 2025)
✨ People with detectable PCE exposure were 3× more likely to have significant liver fibrosis
— even if they didn’t drink alcohol, weren’t overweight, and had no metabolic risk factors.
✨ Clear dose-response:
More PCE in the blood = higher risk of scarring.
✨ 7% of adults already have measurable PCE in their bloodstream.
✨ Higher exposure in people who frequently use dry-cleaning services.
(Workers in dry-cleaning facilities face the highest long-term risk.)
💡 Why This Matters
Many clients ask:
“How can I have liver disease when I barely drink?”
This study suggests environmental toxins may be a missing link — especially for unexplained liver inflammation, fatigue, bloating, and poor detox capacity.
The liver is your master filter. When it’s overwhelmed by hidden chemicals, your gut, hormones, and energy inevitably take a hit.
🌱 Practical Tips to Reduce Exposure
• Air out dry-cleaned clothes outside for 24–48 hours
• Choose “wet cleaning” or eco-cleaners when possible
• Avoid spot removers and strong degreasers
• Opt for natural cleaning alternatives (vinegar, castile soap, bicarb)
• Use a good-quality water filter for drinking water
🫶 Supporting Your Liver & Gut
Reducing toxin load supports:
• Digestion & bloating
• Hormone balance
• Skin clarity
• Energy
• Detox pathways
• Microbiome stability
If you’re dealing with persistent digestive symptoms, fatigue, or unexplained liver markers, assessing environmental exposures is a key part of the picture.