As there are no specific medications for fat in the liver, the treatment of this disease is done mainly through changes in lifestyle, eating a healthy diet with little fat, losing weight and practicing physical activity regularly.
In addition, it is important to control diseases that impair the functioning of the liver, such as diabetes and cholesterol, because when the proper treatment is not done, cirrhosis and the need for a liver transplant may occur. See how the transplant is done here.
Diet for fatty liver
In the diet for fat in the liver, avoid the consumption of foods rich in fats and sugars, such as red meats, bacon, sausage and stuffed biscuits, as they increase cholesterol and blood sugar, which favors the accumulation of fat in this organ.
In addition, it is important to eliminate the consumption of alcoholic beverages and increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables and grains such as flaxseed, chia and oats, as they are rich in fiber, which help to reduce the absorption of fat in the intestine. See all permitted and prohibited foods here.
Physical activity
Regular physical activity helps to increase metabolism, burn fat and control weight, which are important factors in helping to eliminate fat in the liver.
Therefore, the practice of activities such as walking, jogging or cycling at least 4 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes a day should be part of the treatment.
Control disease
Controlling diseases such as diabetes and high cholesterol with proper nutrition and use of medications is important to regulate the body's metabolism and prevent the accumulation of fat.
When diabetes is high, the body needs to turn excess sugar into fat to try to control blood glucose. In addition, high cholesterol is a sign of excess fat circulating in the blood, which also increases the risk of heart disease such as atherosclerosis.
Home Remedies
Some medicinal plants, such as artichoke, boldo, jaborandi and black pepper, have properties that help digest fats and reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, helping to control fat in the liver.
To use the artichoke, you should drink 3 cups of your tea a day, 15 to 20 minutes before meals. The tea is made by adding 15 g of dry leaves of the plant in 500 ml of boiling water and letting the mixture rest for 10 minutes. Another alternative is to use the artichoke in capsules. Learn more at: Artichoke Capsule.
Alternative treatment
Acupuncture can be used to assist in the treatment of fatty liver, mainly by relieving the symptoms that the disease causes, but it should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor with the use of medication and diet.
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