Being diagnosed with a fatty liver can be frightening but there is so much to be thankful for when a fatty liver is discovered. This means that any potential liver condition has been discovered at a much earlier phase and that the liver is more responsive to any treatment for reversal.
When left alone, a fatty liver can lead to hepatitis or liver inflammation which can lead to scarring of the liver or liver cirrhosis and then eventually to liver failure which can in turn cause death.
Reversal is important when a fatty liver is discovered in order to be able to keep the whole or most of the liver’s functions intact.
How to Reverse a Fatty Liver
A fatty liver is basically defined as a liver that is made up of an abnormal amount of fat, approximately 5 to 10% of its weight. These are basic steps to help reverse a diagnosis of fatty liver.
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Lose weight gradually. Obese people are prone to developing liver problems, especially fatty liver.
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Effectively control blood sugar levels. Diabetes can lead to the development of liver problems. Uncontrolled diabetes can further damage the liver. Always stick to an insulin or OHA regimen when diagnosed with Diabetes to effectively control sugar levels in the body.
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Quit drinking alcohol and alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is a toxin in the body that is filtered out of the body’s system through the liver. Constant drinking of alcohol can burden the liver causing problems.
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Take vitamin and mineral supplements. Multivitamins and certain amino acids have been shown to effectively reverse a fatty liver condition.
How to Reverse Fatty Liver through Diet
Diet also plays an important role in reversing a case of fatty liver. Certain consumption of foods has been shown to increase fat accumulation in the liver. Eliminating these foods will help restore the liver in its pre-disease state.
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Observe a low glycemic diet. Foods that have a low glycemic index helps avoid the rapid increase of blood glucose in the body after eating. Examples of these foods include pasta, vegetables, legumes, fruits, and whole wheat bread.
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Observe a liver cleansing diet. This diet helps to detoxify the liver and is composed of foods such as beans, fish, soy, rice milk, poultry, watercress, and spinach.
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Intake of L-carnitine. L-carnitine can be naturally produced by the body or it can be taken as a supplement. This helps the liver to release accumulated fat and convert it into usable energy by the body.
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Intake of certain herbs such as southern ginseng and dandelion. This is an herb that has been known to produce new cells in the liver which can aid in the protection of the liver.
How to Reverse Fatty Liver Naturally
Reversing a condition of fatty liver sometimes concerns a change of lifestyle. An unhealthy lifestyle can increase the risk of fat accumulation in the liver. Stopping these unhealthy habits and changing for new and healthy ones can also effectively restore the liver.
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Avoid obesity by losing weight. Obesity increases the risk of developing a fatty liver. The more fat deposits in the body, the more the likelihood that fat will also be deposited in the liver.
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Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Alcohol consumption is one of the major causes of fatty liver. The incidence of fatty liver also increases when coupled with habits such as smoking. Stopping alcohol consumption has immediate effects in the liver.
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Eat a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Fruits, vegetables, fish, and various carbohydrates have positive effects in the liver and helps remove accumulated fats.
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Exercise regularly. Exercising will help keep a person’s weight in check and it also helps to lower elevated blood sugars normally.
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Maintain an optimal sugar level for diabetics. Elevated blood sugar levels can damage the liver in the long term.