How to Prevent a Fatty Liver

Fatty liver (also known as fatty liver disease, steatorrhoeic hepatosis or steatosis hepatitis), is a potentially serious condition caused by fat deposits in the liver. The condition produces few symptoms, and most people who have it are unaware of the problem. Doctors typically discover liver problems after a routine blood test shows elevated liver enzymes. If left untreated, this condition can cause permanent liver damage.

Instructions

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  Reduce your abdominal weight. Fatty liver is common among obese individuals, but you don't have to be severely overweight to develop this condition. Fatty liver is also common among those with extra abdominal weight. A regular cardio and abdominal workout routine can help reduce abdominal weight and reverse fatty liver.

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  Eat a healthy diet. Consuming large amounts of fatty foods contributes to fatty liver. After making a diagnosis, doctors often recommend a low-fat diet and exercise. This lowers your blood triglycerides (fat) and reduces liver fat.

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  Drink less alcohol. Alcoholics have a higher risk of developing fatty liver. Although the liver is designed to break down and remove alcohol from the body, it cannot handle large quantities of alcohol. As a result, more fat and carbohydrates remain inside the liver.

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  Take an antioxidant, such as vitamin C or vitamin E. Antioxidants flush toxins and fat out of the liver and prevent fatty liver.

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  Watch out for medications that cause liver damage. Certain medications store toxins in the liver, keeping it from functioning properly. Talk with your doctor and determine whether any prescription medication you're taking could increase the risk of developing fatty liver.