The Mediterranean diet is offered as the most effective for the treatment of fatty liver because it has antioxidants, fiber (provided by the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds), whole grains, omega 3 and is low in sugars.
It is important to avoid the consumption of alcohol and sugary drinks. It is not about abandoning fat intake but rather controlling the amount of energy that is ingested and through what foods it comes from.
Consume olive oil daily. It is best to use it raw in salads so that it does not lose its composition when heated. It is not necessary to cook everything with olive, you can mix other oils to cook. Increase weekly fish consumption. If you eat fish once every fifteen days, start incorporating it into your menu every week; If you eat it once a week, increase it to two. In this way, red meat will be gradually reduced, always combining it with vegetables or cereals, so that they are not the main or only food on the plate. Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. If you don’t eat a single fruit, start by including at least one unit every day and the same for vegetables. These are the foods that provide the most vitamins, minerals and fiber. Try to increase the amount to include five servings a day. Start consuming legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and beans. We have ingrained the concept that if we do not eat meat we are not consuming proteins but legumes also provide them and even more so if we mix them with cereals. If we consume dairy products and dairy products, opt for skimmed and low-fat ones. Add nuts, they are an inexhaustible source of healthy cardioprotective fats. “It does not cause symptoms”
Around 1 in 3 Argentines suffers from fatty liver, often asymptomatic and associated with factors such as overweight, poor diet, diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle. There are two main types: non-alcoholic and alcoholic.
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“Fatty liver does not cause symptoms. First it is the accumulation of fat inside the liver cells and that becomes inflamed and heals. Until then we can reverse it. But when cirrhosis passes it is much more difficult,” explained cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione in the LN+ studies.
In that sense, he stated that fatty liver is a risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke.
“As a cardiologist, it gives me a warning in the future because you could have a heart problem. If I have a 40-year-old patient with a fatty liver, I have to be very attentive. It’s as if I did a heart test 10 years before because it will impact his heart. It gives me a heart alert,” he specified.
Likewise, he stressed that if it is not controlled, it can evolve into three types of pathologies:
Cirrhosis.Fibrosis.Liver cancer.Two key studies
Given that fatty liver is usually asymptomatic in its initial stages, the specialist recommended two key studies to detect it and prevent its evolution in the body.
“To diagnose it is an ultrasound and a blood test. When the liver enzymes are elevated, there is suspicion.”
And he added: “When you see that ultrasound you can do many things to be better. Try to eat healthy and healthy. Check yourself.”
On this point, he recommended the following treatment:
Healthy diet.Physical activity.Weight loss.Abstinence from alcohol.The sweetener to avoid
Tartaglione also attributed the high number of this condition in the country and in the world to the consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a liquid sweetener industrialized from corn starch, present in many processed products due to its low cost and sweetening power.
“It circulates in many foods. You are going to buy something and it is the one with four hundred products, avoid it. It is cheaper than sugar. That syrup is the only place where it is metabolized is in the liver. It impacts it and accumulates,” he concluded.
Three home options to purify the liver
1. Beet juice
According to the organization Fundahígado, beet juice is one of the most effective options for cleansing the liver. This vegetable is rich in potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants such as betalain, which help reduce inflammation and protect the organ from developing complications such as hepatopulmonary syndrome, common in patients with cirrhosis.
2. Green tea
Green tea was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of liver disease, including cirrhosis. According to a meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, this infusion could reduce the probability of suffering from diseases such as hepatitis, fatty liver and hepatocellular carcinoma.
3. Café
Coffee has been shown to have protective effects on the liver when consumed in moderation. The British Liver Trust organization indicates that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of cirrhosis and a specific type of liver cancer.
According to a 2021 study cited by Medical News Today, even decaffeinated and instant coffee have been associated with a lower incidence of chronic liver disease. The recommended consumption is 3 to 4 cups a day.
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