The present invention relates to the therapeutic use of activators of the zinc finger protein GLI3 in diseases that are associated with reduced Hedgehog signaling in hepatocytes, in particular Polycystic ovary syndrome, Steatosis hepatis, Steatohepatit is and/or Adipositas. The invention further relates to methods of treating an individual with said activator, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said activator and the use of said activator as food supplement.