Fatty liver is a benign disease. It is believed that due to the wide spread of malnutrition and overeating, about a quarter of the population suffers from fatty liver. If the causes that have led to the damage of the liver cells are eliminated as quickly as possible, the fatty degeneration usually disappears completely. However, if left untreated, it can progress to fatty liver hepatitis (steatohepatitis) and lead to cirrhosis in the long term.
Normalization of body weight
If the cause of fatty liver is overeating and obesity, careful weight reduction should be attempted. By changing the diet to a healthy, whole food diet and increasing exercise, the first step toward normalizing weight is taken. One-sided diets and too fast weight reduction are not suitable in this case. Let yourself be supported by a competent nutritionist, who will set up an individual nutrition program for you and accompany you permanently.
Alcohol – no thanks!
Long-term alcohol consumption damages liver cells and is a common cause of liver disease. If liver damage exists, alcohol should generally be avoided.
Optimal adjustment of blood glucose
If diabetes (sugar disease) exists in addition to liver disease, it is important that blood sugar levels be optimally adjusted. Elevated blood glucose results in a variety of metabolic changes, including increased levels of free fatty acids in the blood. These promote fatty degeneration of the liver cells. It is advisable to have an optimal adjustment of blood glucose levels and extensive training on diabetes at a specialized diabetes center.
