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How To Reverse a Fatty Liver
Fatty liver is a common health condition and is increasing by the day in many parts of the world. A study (1) published in the journal Hepatology reported that over 25% of people worldwide are affected by fatty liver disease.
Fatty liver disease is linked to type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other disorders associated with insulin resistance.
It is also worth mentioning that if this condition is not addressed, it may lead to more complicated liver disorders and other health conditions.
What is a fatty liver?
Fatty liver occurs when you have excess fat in your liver cells. Yes! There’s nothing wrong with having a small amount of fat in your liver cells. However, if more than 5% of your liver is fat, you will be diagnosed with fatty liver (2).
Drinking alcohol in excess can lead to fatty liver. However, in many cases, it doesn’t play a role.
Several fatty liver conditions are classified as non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is a common liver disease that affects children and adults in Western countries (2, 3).
Non-alcoholic fatty liver is the first stage of liver disease. It is interesting to note that it is also reversible. In many cases, though, NAFL usually goes undiagnosed. Over time, it may lead to non-alcoholic…
