Fatty liver disease also known as NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is one of the most common liver diseases in the world. What are the causes and how to protect yourself from this common yet disease?
Excess of fat accumulation in the liver usually more than 5 to 10% of its weight is called fatty liver disease. It is more common in individuals with obesity, type 2 diabetes and cholesterol imbalance.
Fatty liver disease also known as NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is one of the most common liver disease in the world. The cases of fatty liver disease have been on the rise due to changing lifestyle, poor dietary habits and obesity.
How to avoid fatty liver disease?
- ADOPT HEALTHY DIET – Mediterranean diet, low carbohydrate high protein diet, limiting sugar and process foods. Limiting or completely stoppage of alcohol.
- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT – Gradually losing around 5% of body weight can significantly lower the liver fat.
- REGULAR EXERCISE – Aerobic exercises and resistance training.
- MANAGING METABOLIC HEALTH – Blood sugar and cholesterol control.
- LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION – Sleep and stress management.
- SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION – Regular health check ups by the healthcare provider are important.