How Can I Prevent Fatty Liver Disease?

Do you avoid alcohol?

If you drink, do you drink in moderation?

Do you know that losing 7 to 10 percent of baseline weight can reduce liver fat?

Do you eat the Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, fish and lean meats?

Have you limited your intake of fatty and fried foods, as well as foods and drinks with added sugar?

Do you exercise at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week?

If you are obese, have type 2 diabetes or a family history of fatty liver disease, have you talked to your doctor about assessing the health of your liver?

If you can't lose the weight you want, have you talked to your doctor about bariatric surgery?

Do you take medicines only as prescribed, regardless of whether they are prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs or herbal medicines?

Based on your answers, here are a few more ways to prevent fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease is a medical condition caused by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. It is usually caused by excessive alcohol consumption or metabolic disorders due to obesity or type 2 diabetes. Either way, you can prevent fatty liver disease by adopting a healthy lifestyle. You should eat healthy, exercise regularly and drink alcohol only in moderation. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to be very effective in reducing liver fat and inflammation. If you are obese, losing more than 7 percent of baseline weight will improve your liver health.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to prevent fatty liver disease. People with fatty liver disease often have no symptoms until they develop significant liver damage. If you are obese, have type 2 diabetes, or have a family history of fatty liver, you should see a doctor to assess the health of your liver. It is important to note that fatty liver disease can be prevented or even reversed by lifestyle changes. High cholesterol as well as high blood sugar contributes to the fat infiltration in the liver. You should avoid fried, fatty foods as well as foods and drinks with added sugar.