NAFLD
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which the liver becomes clogged with excess fat due to elevated triglyceride levels within the body. The condition is strongly linked to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and prediabetes.
When the fat stored in the liver accounts for more than the liver’s weight, the function of the liver becomes compromised and the liver cannot metabolize insulin and fine tune sugar levels as it usually would.
This type of Liver disease is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and if left untreated can cause SERIOUS health damage.'
What causes NAFLD? ....
HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES
High Blood Triglyceride Levels – this is caused by high carbohydrate and fructose consumption. This is a direct result of a diet which is high in carbohydrates, especially fructose. Studies show that high consumption of fructose elevates blood pressure, sky rockets triglyceride levels and increase inflammation and insulin resistance in the liver.
Insulin Resistance Body Systems – This is caused by high carbohydrate consumption and lack of exercise. This is associated with the overall development of insulin resistance and high triglyceride levels. A high carbohydrate diet is linked to liver dysfunction.
VEGETABLE OIL CONSUMPTION
High Levels of Vegetable Oil consumption – Vegetables oils contain omega-6 polyunsaturated fats which are inflammatory, when consumed in large amounts. They are often hydrogenated to solidify them, and this then introduces trans-fats which also damage the liver, example corn, canola and soybean oils – these oils are commonly found in commercial mayonnaise and salad dressings. Alternatively, use Top Quality Olive Oils and Nut Oils, since these are monounsaturated oils and don’t affect the liver in negative manner as the polyunsaturated oils.
CHOLINE DEFICIENCY
Choline Deficiency: One of the B Vitamins, have been shown in studies to be associated with the development of fatty live disease. It showed that a lack of Choline results in liver damage and giving choline rich supplements or foods reverses the damage.
TREATING FATTY LIVER DISEASE
Ensure you consult with a specialized nutritionist to guide you accordingly.
Studies have shown that by reducing carbohydrate consumption and increasing saturated fat intake, helps the liver shed excess fat in as little as three days
Reduce your carbohydrate intake and increase your saturated fat intake.
Get some exercise. Exercise helps with muscle insulin resistance.
Avoid all foods containing fructose. Don’t eat foods containing high fructose corn syrup, white sugar, agave syrup. Read Your Food Labels.
Avoid all refined polyunsaturated vegetable oils (corn oils, canola oils, safflower seeds, sunflower seeds and soybeans)
Eat more whole eggs (eggs with the yolk) and liver from clean grass fed animals. These foods are high in choline, as well as beef, cod, shrimp, broccoli, dairy products and almonds.
Eat foods rich in amino acid called methionine, which the body can use to make choline. Meat, fish, sesame seeds and Brazil nuts are rich in methionine.
Incorporate FASTING Protocols into your Lifestyle.
MICHELENE ADAMO-REINHOLZ
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CEO - PowerfulMe
Nutrition, Sports Nutrition. Fat Loss, Health, Fitness & Well-Being Specialist
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