Diet for fatty liver: menus and advice

Diet for fatty liver: menus and advice

Fatty liver disease is generally an inflammatory condition affecting the liver that has a percentage of fat greater than 5%, and which affects its functionality. The fatty liver can in fact undergo progressive damage, with the appearance of tissue characterized by fibrosis and the risk of future cirrhosis.

There are two types of fatty liver disease: alcoholic, where fatty liver derives from alcohol abuse, and non-alcoholic, which can have many causes but the first of which is food.

NON-ALCOHOLIC HEPATIC STEATOSIS OR NASH

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, NASH in English, is in fact a condition that is often accompanied by high cholesterol and triglycerides, but it is also not uncommon in those suffering from type 2 diabetes.

Basically, those who have a metabolic syndrome, with severe overweight, are at greater risk of non-hepatic steatosis. However, it is now known that unbalanced diets, especially in the presence of a non-optimal metabolic situation, can promote fattening of the liver.

Unfortunately, those suffering from fatty liver are asymptomatic for many years. Generally it is the doctor with palpation who can notice that the liver is enlarged and therefore tests must be performed to identify the presence of steatosis. Imaging (CT, resonance) and biopsy are performed.

In this article we see the fatty liver diet in light of new scientific findings.

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