Reverse Your Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease With These Essential Lifestyle And Diet Tips

Fatty liver is a condition where fat accumulates in the liver, potentially leading to serious health issues later in life. Fatty liver is often referred to as a “clinically silent disease". There are two types of fatty liver disease: Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD) and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).

Causes

While alcohol is a common cause, people can develop fatty liver without consuming alcohol. According to the Mayo Clinic, possible causes of fatty liver include:

• Genetics
• Overweight or obesity
• High levels of fats in the blood, particularly triglycerides
• Type 2 diabetes (hyperglycemia)
• Insulin resistance, where cells don’t respond properly to insulin

Tips to reverse NAFLD

• Diet: Maintain a healthy weight by avoiding excessive sugar, and focusing on unsaturated fats like omega-3 fatty acids, nuts, avocados, and extra virgin olive oil can boost your weight loss journey.
• Lifestyle: According to Healthline, moderate exercise, even without dietary changes, can reduce liver fat. Aim for 20 to 60 minutes of exercise, 4 to 7 days a week, totaling more than 200 minutes a week.

How long does it take to reverse fatty liver?

Reversal time depends on the type of fatty liver for AFLD Healthline suggests it may take up to two weeks to reverse if alcohol is the cause. And for those whose fatty liver is linked with NAFLD Healthline outlines that the reversal depends on weight loss, advising caution to avoid losing weight too quickly. A safe reduction of 7% to 10% of body weight may be enough to improve the condition.