Fatty liver

My hubby has a fatty liver and he is thin... always has been... he takes Milk Thistle to help it. Seems to work!

I have fatty liver progressed to NASH, for me when I eat a lot of actual fat such as in fried foods or a really greasy burger I can feel the inflammation, so it's very uncomfortable. I feel best when eating veggies and fruit. I take vitamin e and resveratrol and it helps a lot. If you aren't diabetic yet that is good, the fatty liver causes insulin resistance which turns into diabetes so hit it hard and early, it's worth it!

i think avoiding red meats high fat foods and alcohol are the main ones. i had fatty liver not sure i do now as recent blood test said all was normal. ive read milk thistle is good for detoxifying the liver but i would advise talking to doc before taking supps. i think mainly its best to follow a low fat diet avoid greasy food and drink plenty of water best of luck

I've had elevated liver enzymes and steatohepatitis (fatty liver) for at least the 10 years that I've been being checked. For the first time this past month, my enzymes are finally normal, after 30lbs+ lost. If you lose the weight, and exercise, it will get better. Actually, I lost mostly organ fat at first and only then the other fat that was showing. Good luck! You CAN do it!

refined foods should be avoided - so try to cut down on / cut out fine white flour, white sugar etc.

Add in lean and vegetable protein (beans are good)

And yes, as someone pointed out above, avoid saturated fats. You'd be well advised to reduce / remove alcohol too.

I have been diagnosed with fatty liver as well. In all my research I have not been able to determine what, if anything I should avoid. I did learn that keeping your choloesterol low and especially your triglycerides low is important in presventing it from getting worse and ultimately will improve the condition over time. I also read where smoking has berk linked. I quit 5 years ago. As weird as it sounds, controlling your diet, getting a lot of exercise, and quitting smoking is pretty much the treatment. Where have I heard that before? :-)

Focus on foods high in complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and whole grains, but try to avoid wheat because it contains phytic acid which can keep some minerals from being absorbed and because it contains gluten which can damage the small intestine.

Reduce your consumption of refined and simple carbohydrates like those found in sugar, white bread, egg noodles, cakes, and many desserts.

Eat plenty of servings of fruits and vegetables every single day. These can be taken as raw vegetable juices which can be extremely healthy for the liver. Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal and things like oranges and grapefruits are better for fatty liver patients than fruits containing high levels of fructose such as dates, raisins, and figs.

Keep away from deep fried, fatty, and processed foods. Processed meats such as sausage and hot dogs are some of the worst if you suffer from fatty liver disease.

Dairy products should be consumed sparingly. Try organic yogurts and ricotta and/or cottage cheese. Soy and rice milks are better than whole or 2% milks.

Avoid saturated fats like those found in margarine and fatty condiments like salad dressing.

Sugary fruit juices, energy drinks, coffee, and alcohol should all be avoided or used sparingly. If you suffer from alcoholic fatty liver disease, then all alcohol should be avoided.

Focus on lean white meats such as chicken or turkey instead of beef or pork. Free range meats are best as they don’t contain harmful steroids, growth hormones, and other antibiotics.

Consume eggs sparingly as they often contain hormones that can negatively impact the liver.

Consume plenty of fiber as part of a fatty liver disease diet to maintain a healthy digestive and endocrine system.

Drink plenty of water.