Doctor names 4 rules to fight liver obesity

In particular, the expert explains how to tackle liver obesity without expensive medications.

What is liver obesity?

The expert emphasizes that liver obesity is a civilization disease that can affect anyone. It can be eliminated by following four rules.

It is a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is the most common form of liver disease worldwide. It is a condition where fat accumulates in liver cells, hindering its essential functions over time.

Portrait of a person with liver obesity

• Lives in a state of stress

• Has a sedentary job

• Does not exercise

• Has harmful habits

• Enjoys fatty, sweet, fried food

• Often overeats, leading to excess weight or obesity

How to overcome liver obesity

• Normalization of body weight Studies have shown that to reduce liver steatosis, a loss of 3-5% of total body weight is needed, and for improving histopathology, a loss of 7-10% is required.

• Physical activity Regularly, with the mandatory inclusion of aerobic exercises.

• Dietary changes Adhere to a meal schedule: it is recommended to eat 3-4 times a day, avoiding constant snacking. Include complex carbohydrates in the diet, such as porridge, bran, whole-grain bread. Add vegetables and greens to each meal. The daily norm is 400-500 g.

However, minimize simple carbohydrates (sweets). It is recommended to avoid packaged juices, sweet carbonated drinks, sugar substitutes, syrups.

Avoid products containing trans fats

• processed foods

• store-bought baked goods

• sausages, mayonnaise

• sauces, fast food

Consume an adequate amount of protein-containing products with each meal – eggs, lean meat, fish, legumes, mushrooms, liver, dairy products. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Pay special attention to these components

• Choline and lecithin – egg yolks, walnuts, bran, beans.

• Bioflavonoids – various fresh berries, all types of greens, broccoli.

• Vitamin C – citrus fruits, sweet peppers, cruciferous vegetables, berries.

• Omega-3 – cod liver, mackerel, sardines, flaxseeds.

• Fermented foods – sauerkraut, pickles, apples.

Cook food by baking, boiling, steaming, or cooking on steam. It is advisable to avoid frying.

Nutritional support

The prescription and doses are individually coordinated with a doctor. The most commonly recommended for intake are:

• Vitamin E (tocopherol)

• Omega-3

• Lecithin

• L-carnitine

• Vitamins of the B group

"Never ignore such simple, effective recommendations as a lifestyle change. In some cases, they work better than expensive medications," emphasizes Koval.

Earlier, we discussed 12 reasons to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet right now.

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