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Ways To Avoid Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases: Fatty liver diseases also known as silent liver disease happen without causing any symptoms. It is a common health condition caused by too much fat buildup in your liver. A healthy liver usually contains a small amount of fat, but it becomes a problem when fat reaches 5% to 10% of your liver’s weight.

Some common symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease include severe tiredness, weakness, weight loss, yellowing of the skin or eyes, spider-like blood vessels on the skin and long-lasting itching. People who are overweight, have high blood fat levels, have diabetes or pre-diabetes or have high blood pressure are at high risk of NASH.

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Ways To Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases

1. Avoid Alcohol

According to WebMD, you shouldn't drink at all if your fatty liver disease results from heavy drinking. It can lead to more serious liver damage. If you have NAFLD, it may be okay to have a drink once in a while, but not more than every other month. 

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2. Weight Management

To reverse fatty liver disease, one should try techniques to manage their weight. Even a drop of 5% of your body weight can lower fat in your liver. Do not opt for rapid weight loss, instead try to shed those extra kilos slowly. Eat a healthy diet and opt for healthy lifestyle practices.

Stages of liver diseases (Image Credits: Freepik)

3. Exercises

Exercise plays an integral role in promoting a healthy and toned body. To manage your weight, practise exercises on a regular basis to prevent obesity. Aerobic exercises can help in cutting excess amounts of fat in the liver and lower inflammation.

4. Lower Cholesterol

According to the Mayo Clinic, carrying even a few extra pounds contributes to high cholesterol. Small changes add up. If you drink sugary beverages, switch to tap water. Snack on air-popped popcorn or pretzels, but keep track of the calories. If you crave something sweet, try sherbet or candies with little or no fat, such as jelly beans.

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5. Healthy Diet

One should avoid foods high in fat, sugar, salt and fried foods. Depending on the state of your fatty liver, also avoid consuming too much alcohol. Include foods rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre, healthy fats and zinc to prevent dehydration and help the liver function better.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)