Fatty liver disease is caused by an excessive buildup of fat in the liver, over 5-10% of the liver's weight. Choline, inositol, methionine, betaine hydrochloride, and oxibetaine are compounds that help the liver metabolize and break down fat. Choline is essential for fat metabolism as a methyl donor and is obtained through foods like liver, eggs, meat, and broccoli. Inositol and methionine also help remove fat from the liver, with oranges/cantaloupe and egg whites as sources. Betaine hydrochloride increases fat breakdown and stomach acid, while quinoa contains betaine.