Fatty liver

Fatty liver

• Fatty liver refers to when the amount of fat deposited in the liver is more than 5% of the weight of the liver. 
• About 5% fat is present in the normal liver. 
• Among fats, neutral fats, i.e., triglycerides accumulate in liver cells.
• Causes
• The four major causes of fatty liver are excessive alcohol consumption, obesity (abdominal obesity), diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
• Treatment methods (if obesity is the cause)
• Weight loss
• Slowly lose 10% of your current weight within 3-6 months. Too sudden weight loss can worsen fatty liver.
• Diet
• Eat meals three time a day without skipping, but reduce the amount of one meal little by little. 
• Avoid midnight snack and overeating, and eat a balanced diet. 
• If you are overeating, do more exercise than usual to consume more energy.
• It is better to drink boiled foods than fried foods, and water or green tea types rather than sugary drinks. 
• Eat food slowly