Fatty liver how to fix NAFLD
Fatty Liver Did you know Fatty liver affects 1 in 3 of us and if you have diabetes this figure is higher again. Scarily the end result, if not addressed, can be a decompensated liver and even liver failure. So, if you have been thinking about losing weight and getting more active but really don’t feel the need, you may wish to think again. Many of us bury our heads in the sand and believe we are getting along fine. No aches no pains, enjoying our current way of eating, drinking and moving when we have to. So why change? Well, today, the most common cause of chronic liver disease is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) AND…. 95% of people with NAFLD do not know they have it. I have many patients come to see me for weight loss, diabetes or healthy eating advice, and when we investigate their health further, we uncover blood markers that don’t read well. It is such a common problem and one that I fix daily so I feel it is important for you to be aware. I have been researching some information to help you further, and in this blog I have pulled a few interesting details from medical papers which I have added in below. So let’s dive in. What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease NAFLD? It is a liver disease that is NOT caused by alcohol use. Characterized by fatty infiltration of the liver. What is the main cause of a fatty liver? Fat builds up in the liver by eating excess calories. This excess energy is too much for the liver to process and too much fat creates insulin resistance and can lead to inflammation. Fatty liver can occur if you have other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, high triglycerides, and metabolic syndrome. What are the signs of a fatty liver? There are usually NO signs of fatty liver disease in the early stages. But you may feel fatigued and have pain in the right upper quadrant (upper right part of the abdomen)- it’s usually a dull discomfort and you may wish to investigate. How serious is a fatty liver? Early-stage NAFLD, if sorted early enough thankfully can be reversed, and doesn’t usually cause harm. But if not treated it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis. Having high levels of fat in your liver is also associated with an increased risk of problems such as diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. What is liver cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by long-term liver damage. The scar tissue prevents the liver from working properly. If cirrhosis (the most advanced stage) occurs, you can get more severe symptoms, such as yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice), swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, or tummy (oedema) and itchy skin. How do you fix a fatty liver? Great news, diet and lifestyle are first and foremost the key to success. 121 Dietitian has years of experience treating fatty liver patients and would love to help you with any of the following: Lose weight Establish a healthy diet for fatty liver Create a personalized fatty liver meal plan Improve blood sugar control Create a personalized weight management programme Support your overall liver health if needing to be medicated Suggest foods, snacks, meals and recipes for optimum liver health Make recommendations for healthier food products and supplements as required In addition, we will recommend exercise and how to be more active Assist if you have diabetes or have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes Lower your cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL. … The bottom line recommendation: If you’re overweight or obese, the aim is to reduce the number of calories you eat each day and increase your physical activity in order to lose weight. Easier said than done. I know it’s not for the want of trying different diets or strict boot camp style workouts- sadly if they are too tricky they don’t last. So that is where we at 121 Dietitian can help you with no quick fixes. Interestingly, although obesity is described in 50% to 90% of patients diagnosed with NAFLD, the condition can also affect individuals with a normal weight and body mass index so if you are experiencing health issues or have a poor diet do get checked with your Doctor if you are concerned. Can fatty liver disease be cured? The good news is that fatty liver disease can be reversed—and even cured—if patients take action early, including a minimum 10% sustained loss in body weight and/or a change in the foods you eat. How long does it take for fatty liver to go away? An average period of 6 weeks to 2 months is an expected timeframe to recover from fatty liver disease. However, lifelong adherence to particular diet and lifestyle changes may be necessary to prevent relapse. What foods are good for fatty liver? Foods That Help Fatty Liver Disease include but are not limited to…. Fish and seafood. Vegetables and fruit. Whole grains. Olive oil. What are Liver superfoods? There are no superfoods as such, but fortunately hundreds of fabulous everyday foods that when combined in correct amounts and consumed regularly can provide you with the best macro and micronutrient intake for a healthy liver and life. What medication can I take for Fatty Liver? There are no direct medicines for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Losing weight, eating healthily, and regular exercise can help. If you have elevated lipids, type II diabetes, and high blood pressure with lifestyle changes you may be able to reduce some of the medication you take. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the main way of managing NAFLD. For example, it can help to: lose weight – losing more than 10% of your weight can remove some fat from the liver eat a healthy diet – try to have a balanced diet high in vegetables, fruits, protein, and healthy carbohydrates, but low in pro-inflammatory fats, sugar, and processed
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