Getting rid of Fatty Liver Disease: Diet, Supplements & Lifestyle

The article is expertly consulted by Gastroenterologist, Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Tens of millions of Vietnamese people suffer from fatty liver, the incidence of which is increasing due to unhealthy lifestyle habits as well as a lack of attention to protecting liver health. Fatty liver can cause inflammation, liver tissue damage, and then irreversible cirrhosis if left untreated. Cirrhosis increases the risk of liver cancer and liver failure, which can be fatal.

The Mediterranean diet may not be right for everyone with fatty liver, but it includes foods that help reduce liver fat: good fats, antioxidants, and complex carbohydrates. complex.
Food items include:
Fish and seafood Fruits Whole grains Hard shelled fruits Olive oil Fresh vegetables Avocado Beans.

Our cells need glucose as energy to function. The hormone insulin helps move sugar from digested food into cells. People with fatty liver often experience a condition called insulin resistance, where the body makes insulin but can't use the hormone well, causing glucose to build up in the blood, and the liver turns it into fat.
Certain types of fat in food can help the body use insulin better, the cells can receive glucose and the liver does not have to make and store fat.
Get a boost:
Omega 3 fatty acids, found in fish, fish oils, vegetable oils, nuts (especially walnuts), flaxseeds and flaxseed oils, and leafy vegetables. Monounsaturated fatty acids, derived from plants such as olive oil, nuts, and avocados.

Stay away from saturated fat, which leads to a lot of fat accumulation in the liver, including:
Poultry, except lean white meat Full fat cheese Yogurt, except low-fat yogurt Red meat Grilled or fried with coconut oil or palm oil Sweets such as candy, regular sodas, and foods with added sugars include high-fructose corn syrup.

Cells are damaged when nutrients are not broken down properly. This can lead to a buildup of fat in your liver. But compounds called antioxidants can help protect cells from this damage. Recommended foods include:
Coffee Green Tea Raw Garlic Fruits, especially berries Green vegetables Vitamin E in Sunflower Seeds Almonds Vegetable oils containing monounsaturated fats, such as olive or nut oils cabbage. Researchers are learning about the liver benefits of the following foods:
Goji berries, a popular herb in Eastern medicine, have been shown to reduce waist circumference. However, the true effect needs to be studied further. Resveratrol (a polyphenolic compound naturally found in peanuts, grapes, red wine, and some berries), has the ability to control inflammation. Selenium (Se) is a metalloid found in Brazil nuts, salmon, and oysters. Hoang Lien, a plant used in Eastern medicine. In early studies, this plant seems to help lower cholesterol, support liver function, and control blood sugar. But we need more research to see its real effects. Consult your doctor before taking any supplements or supplements. They can interfere with how medications work or cause other health problems, and taking the wrong or incorrect dose can be counterproductive.

In the diet you should add:
Vitamin D . Low vitamin D levels can make fatty liver disease worse. Your body makes vitamin D when you're out in the sun. You can also get vitamin D from some dairy products. Choose low-fat dairy items as they are low in saturated fat. Kali . Low potassium levels may be associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Fish such as cod, salmon, and sardines are good sources of potassium. Potassium is also found in vegetables including broccoli, peas, and sweet potatoes, and fruits like bananas, kiwis, and apricots. Dairy foods, like milk and yogurt, are also high in potassium. Remember to choose low-fat products. Betaine (Trimethyl glycine) is a naturally occurring non-protein nitrogen compound found in marine fish. It may protect the liver against fat accumulation, but studies have not yet provided a definitive answer. Betaine is abundant in wheat germ and shrimp.

You absolutely should not drink alcohol if you have alcohol-related liver problems, making the condition worse. If you have fatty liver whether alcoholic or not, consult your doctor first.

Weight loss through reduced calorie intake, and increased physical activity leads to improvements in fatty liver status. A 9% reduction in body weight resulted in a significant improvement in the histopathological status of the liver. In people with type 2 diabetes, losing 8% of body weight results in a 25% reduction in liver fat. Lose weight slowly, from half a kilogram to a kilogram a week. Rapid weight loss can make fatty liver worse. Consult your doctor to find the most suitable weight loss program.

Exercise can reduce the amount of fat in the liver. Heavy exercise also reduces inflammation. Strength training such as weight lifting can improve fatty liver disease. Aim to do 30-60 minutes or more of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise at least 5 days a week, and moderate-to-heavy strength training 3 times a week.

Follow your doctor's instructions to keep your diabetes under control. Take medication as prescribed and closely monitor blood sugar levels.

Another way to keep your liver healthy is to keep cholesterol and triglycerides in check. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and take medications as prescribed by your doctor.

People with other liver diseases such as hepatitis C, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson's disease, iron overload, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis should all be vaccinated. hepatitis A and B. Hepatitis A or B can cause liver failure but usually does not affect a healthy liver. These people are at greater risk of contracting the virus than the general population.
With the screening package for hepatobiliary cancer, customers will have the opportunity to detect abnormalities in the body including the presence of cancer cells in the liver and biliary tree in just 1 visit. When registering for the Liver Cancer Screening and Early Detection Package, customers will receive:
Examination and consultation with an oncologist through an oncology appointment. Assess liver function through tests such as measuring ALT activity (GPT), measuring AST activity (GOT), measuring GGT activity (Gama Glutamyl Transferase), measuring total bilirubin. Screening for hepatitis B and C virus infection through rapid HBsAg test and automatic immunological HCV Ab test. Screening for liver cancer through the quantitative test of AFP (Alpha Fetoproteine). Screening for liver tumors by abdominal ultrasound (general). Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the medical facilities with a team of leading medical experts in the field of oncology, the most modern machinery in the region. Those will be good conditions to help the screening for early detection of liver cancer be quick, convenient and time-saving. As a result, it is possible to screen for liver cancer, helping to detect liver cancer at an early stage so that appropriate and timely treatment measures can be taken.

Articles refer to sources: webmd.com, healthline.com