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Fatty liver disease diet guide

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A nutritionist about  fatty liver disease described and emphasized on the role of nutrition in controlling the disease.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat within liver cells. However, all people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and high blood pressure.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease describes a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat within liver cells. But when nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-associated cirrhosis , the condition becomes worth. Liver inflammation leads to scarring of the liver tissue. With time, scarring can become so severe that the liver no longer functions adequately (liver failure).

Most people with simple fatty liver or NASH have no symptoms. However, some people with simple fatty liver or NASH have a nagging persistent pain in the upper right part of the tummy (abdomen), over an enlarged liver. You may feel generally tired if you have NASH. As most people do not have symptoms, the diagnosis is often first suspected when an abnormal blood test result occurs.

Fatty liver is a common disease

According to statistics , the first stage is about 30% of the population and the second stage  is about 10% in Iran. Unfortunately, fatty liver is not specific to any particular age or sex, and even it has been seen in children, especially those who have metabolic problems.

Most people with NAFLD are obese or overweight. However, the relationship between body fat and NAFLD, and factors that determine which people with obesity will develop NAFLD, are not clear.

Much of the food we eat is broken down by the body into a type of sugar called glucose. This is what our bodies use for energy. Glucose can’t be stored so it is turned into a storage version called glycogen. This is kept in the liver, and when we need energy, it releases it in the form of glucose. Patients have problem to release of triglycerides from the liver tissue and transfer to other tissues problem . Patients with liver disease should have 6 meals and limit their intake of calories.

What is the treatment of fatty liver?

Fatty liver does not has a definitive treatment. Lifestyle changes, treatment and prevention of the disease help you.

Weight loss is likely to improve. Various studies have shown that if these people reduce 5 to 10 percent of their weight, liver enzymes returned to normal. It is necessary to see a person with a registered dietitian. This person should have a special diet to improve more quickly and prevent illness to get more worth.

Healthy diet for fatty liver

The amount of carbohydrates (sugar) and especially simple carbs as well as fat, especially saturated fat, should be low.  For patients with this disease ,it is better for cooking use monounsaturated fats such as vegetable oils like canola oil and olive liquid and do not use the fat of meat (whether red or white), and do not eat meat preferably not more than 2 times a week. Fiber is found in a variety of vegetables and whole grains. Fruits have a good fiber, but because they contain a lot of sugar(i.e. a maximum of 3 units per day and repeatedly) they can only eat 3 unit of fruits in different time.

Fish oil also has anti-inflammatory properties such foods should be included in the diet of these people. Exercise and physical activity for people with fatty liver is essential and should take 30 minutes to an hour. This lifestyle with less fat is stored in the liver cells and gradually recover.

Do not forget to eat dinner

Glucose can’t be stored so it is turned into a storage version called glycogen. This is kept in the liver, and when we need energy, it releases it in the form of glucose. Patients have problem to release of triglycerides from the liver tissue and transfer to other tissues problem . Patients with liver disease should have 6 meals and limit their intake of calories.

Prohibited food

The amount of simple carbohydrates and saturated fats should be quite limited. These people should use saturated fat less than 10%. This means that non-compliance with saturated fat should not use from dairy or meat , fatty foods.

The nutritionist about breakfast for patients with fatty liver said that patient should eat a unit of bread with low-fat cheese and vegetables. He continued, taking a glass of skim milk or tea without sugar or any other sugar-free drinks during the day they is emphasized. They are not suitable for fried foods and eat better boiled or steamed food.

Yet scientists have not found a medication to treat the disease, but patients need medication to lower their fat and sugar. Taking supplements such as fish oil, probiotics, flax, and anti-inflammatory properties help to prevent disease progression.

He warned that delays in the treatment of fatty liver disease, impaired liver function, first elevated liver enzymes, then gradually cirrhosis and liver cancers associated with the risk of heart disease, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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