Obesity: People with excess belly fat are more likely to develop fatty liver.
Uncontrolled diabetes (Diabetes/Insulin Resistance): Insulin in the blood does not work properly, causing the liver to produce more fat.
Wrong eating habits:
Excessive consumption of sugar and sweet drinks (drinks containing fructose affect the liver quickly).
Fried and processed foods in oil.
Dishes made with flour.
Blood cholesterol: An increase in fats such as triglycerides in the blood leads to fatty liver.
Lack of exercise: Lack of physical activity causes fat to accumulate in the liver.
Alcohol: Alcohol destroys the liver’s ability to break down fat and causes inflammation in the liver.
Other health problems: People with hypothyroidism and sleep apnea are also at risk of developing fatty liver.
What can be done?
Weight control: Losing 5-10% of your body weight can make a big difference in liver health.
Dietary changes: Avoid sweets completely. Include vegetables, leafy greens, and fiber-rich foods.
Exercise: Make it a point to do exercises like brisk walking for 30-40 minutes every day.
Avoid alcohol: Quit drinking alcohol completely to restore liver health.
Regular check-ups: Get a liver function test (LFT) and ultrasound scan done as per your doctor’s instructions.
