Don’t take fatty liver lightly, be careful of cirrhosis and liver failure! Can fatty liver disease be reversed? 3 tips for prevention

Surveys indicate that approximately 1 in 2 to 3 people in Taiwan suffer from fatty liver disease. In recent years, it has been discovered that some patients’ fatty liver disease may develop into fatty hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. Nutritionist Cai Yixuan pointed out that fatty liver can be reversed. In addition to controlling weight, it is recommended to supplement more B vitamins on a daily basis. Although the content of B vitamins in fruits is far less than that in animal foods, fruits contain B vitamins. Bananas and avocados are good choices.

Fatty liver is most common between the ages of 40 and 60, and can be roughly divided into "alcoholic fatty liver" and "non-alcoholic fatty liver". The cause of alcoholic fatty liver is obvious, that is, long-term alcoholism causes increased fatty acid synthesis and reduced decomposition, leading to hyperlipidemia and fatty liver.

Don't take fatty liver lightly, or it may worsen into cirrhosis or liver failure

The causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are relatively broad, and may be due to innate metabolic errors, acquired metabolic abnormalities, or symptoms concurrent with obesity, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia. Once fatty liver worsens, it may lead to fatty degeneration in the liver causing fatty hepatitis, liver fibrosis and then progress to cirrhosis and liver failure.

The causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are relatively broad, and may be due to innate metabolic errors, acquired metabolic abnormalities, or symptoms concurrent with obesity, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia.

In addition, people with fatty liver have a higher chance of suffering from hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis. It is best to improve the condition as soon as possible by adjusting diet and doing exercise. Once symptoms of arteriosclerosis appear, the risk of myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke will increase. The resulting diseases will not only leave serious sequelae, but may also pose a threat to life.

Fatty liver disease reversal: Supplementing with B complex helps liver detoxification

Nutritionist Cai Yixuan emphasized that fatty liver can be reversed through improvements in lifestyle habits, including dietary nutritional supplements and moderate exercise. It is recommended to supplement more vitamins B, C, and E on a daily basis. Vitamin B is an important coenzyme for the body's energy metabolism and an important nutrient for liver detoxification and metabolism.

In addition, B vitamins are also involved in the synthesis of important antioxidants in the body. Good sources of foods containing B complex are: animal offal, egg yolks, dairy products (milk, yogurt), dark green vegetables (bok choy, broccoli, spinach, sweet potato leaves), whole grains (oats, brown rice), and fruits (bananas and avocados have relatively high content).

Vitamin B group is also involved in the synthesis of important antioxidants in the body. Good sources of foods containing B group are: animal offal, egg yolk, dairy products (milk, yogurt)

When it comes to fruits, what should we pay attention to when taking B vitamins such as bananas and avocados? Nutritionist Cai Yixuan believes that bananas are rich in potassium and people with poor kidney function or high blood potassium should avoid eating them. Avocado is a fat, so you should be careful about the amount you eat. 50 grams is considered 1 serving of fat, so be careful not to consume too much.

To prevent fatty liver, remember these 3 tips

1. You should limit your alcohol intake on a daily basis.

2. Maintain an ideal weight and avoid obesity. Obese people should lose weight slowly.

3. Take in adequate calories and sufficient nutrients (especially sufficient B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E).