It becomes a health problem when more than 5 to 10 percent of fat accumulates in the liver cells. The main causes are as follows:
1. Wrong diet
Excessive consumption of sweets (especially fructose), flour dishes, and fried and fried foods puts an extra workload on the liver. The liver converts these extra calories into fat and stores them.
2. Obesity and lack of exercise
Increased body weight, especially fat accumulation around the abdomen, increases the risk of fatty liver. When physical activity decreases, the body’s process of converting fat into energy is disrupted.
3. Type 2 diabetes
Diabetics often develop insulin resistance. This increases the amount of fat in the blood and causes fat to accumulate in the liver cells.
4. High Cholesterol (Triglycerides)
Increased levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol in the blood can directly affect the health of the liver. This leads to the accumulation of fat in the liver.
5. Alcoholism
When you drink alcohol, the liver tries to break it down. The harmful substances produced during this process damage the liver cells and cause fat to accumulate there.
6. Use of medications
Long-term use of medications for certain diseases (such as steroids) can affect the function of the liver and lead to fatty liver.
Things to consider to control fatty liver:
Lose weight: Losing weight can help reduce fat in the liver.
Omega-3: Include fatty fish and walnuts in your diet.
Fruits and vegetables: Foods rich in fiber can help cleanse the liver
