LIVER
- Liver is a dark reddish-brown organ,
shaped like a cone located in the
upper right part of the abdomen
- Weighing approximately 3 pounds,
it does crucial functions including
metabolism, detoxification and
storage of essential nutrients
- This helps in regulating
overall health and well-being
of human body
How is it harmed?
Even though liver is resilient,
it can be harmed by a few factors:
Out of these,
the most prevalent causes are our
diet, and our lifestyle
NAFLD- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
is a spectrum of diseases that starts
with the accumulation of fat in liver.
When the calories intake is higher than
that of output calories, the additional calories
get stored in the liver as fat.
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When goes unnoticed it causes scarring
and can lead to severe complications.
STAGES OF LIVER DAMAGE
Based on recent researches, it is found that
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3 to 4 people
out of 10 have
NAFLD
and the estimate is projected to
reach 55% by 2040
Why is it serious?
NAFLD is often associated with:
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Metabolic diseases like obesity
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
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and hypertension
However,
major challenge is that
NAFLD doesn’t show any
symptoms in the early stages
- precisely when NAFLD
can be reversed.
PREVENTING
FATTY LIVER
Dietary modifications and lifestyle changes
are the best way to prevent fatty liver.
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Following are the recommendations,
that show the list of items to avoid
and to take for the prevention of fatty liver.
FOOD GROUPS TO AVOID
High-sugar foods
Sugary beverages
Processed snacks
Fried foods
Fatty cuts of meat
Alcohol
Refined grains
FOOD GROUPS TO TAKE
Fruits
Whole fruits over fruit juices,
different varieties
Vegetables
Non-starchy vegetables;
including leafy vegetables
Whole grains
Whole grains like
brown rice, quinoa, oats
Lean proteins
lean sources like
chicken, fish, tofu
Healthy fats
Sources like nuts, seeds,
avocados, olive oil
Dairy or alternatives
Low-fat or non-fat
options like yogurt, milk
Let's extend the life of the liver,
by not missing it!