Natural treatment for foie gras
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term used to describe a range of liver conditions not caused by alcohol consumption. It is normal for the liver to retain some fat. However, if 5 to 10 percent of the liver's weight is fat, the condition is known as steatosis or steatosis.
If hepatic steatosis progresses without treatment, other more serious conditions can develop, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatic steatosis is more common than you might think, affecting around 20 to 46 percent of the Western population. As the liver performs many essential functions, helping and protecting our liver is crucial to our overall health and well-being.
Signs and symptoms
Non-alcoholic fatty liver affects people of all ages. However, it is more common in people in their forties and fifties who have certain risk factors such as obesity. Although NAFLD does not normally cause symptoms, sufferers may experience fatigue and pain in the upper right abdomen. As the disease progresses, other symptoms may appear, such as abdominal swelling, enlarged spleen, red palms, enlarged blood vessels just below the surface of the skin, and yellowing of the eyes and skin.
There is a wide range of risk factors that have been associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, such as:
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- Metabolic syndrome
- Sleep apnea
- High blood triglyceride levels
- underactive thyroid
- Underactive pituitary gland
- PCOS
- Alcohol sensitivity
- Sensitivity to odors such as perfumes
- History of IBD or IBS
Treatment options
If you have been diagnosed with elevated liver enzymes without an identified underlying cause, basic dietary and lifestyle changes can be made to improve your liver health. If you're overweight, weight loss can significantly reduce your risk of developing NAFLD and decrease mortality if you already have fatty liver.
Next, take a close look at your diet. Introduce more fruits, vegetables and organic supplements into your diet. Proper nutrition can help reduce oxidative stress and increase the amount of antioxidants in your body for better health. In addition to changing your diet, have your RBC glutathione levels tested. If your oxidized glutathione levels are high, you may have increased hydroxyl free radicals and liver damage. Use healthy foods and supplements to add antioxidants to your daily diet.
Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of liver steatosis treatment. Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables and avoid sugars if you suffer from insulin resistance. If possible, eat only organic and non-GMO foods. You'll also want to avoid unhealthy fats and keep healthy fats at an appropriate level. If you suffer from constipation, find ways to treat your condition. You should also avoid high-fructose corn syrup, a high-fat diet, PCB-rich farmed salmon and glyphosate, which can cause leaky gut.
Some supplements have been shown to help support the liver, such as milk thistle, momardica, curcumin, NAC, alpha-lipoic acid and glutathione. If you have bad habits such as smoking or drinking, it's best to avoid them. Also avoid processed foods and pesticides.
In addition to making some changes at home, consider enlisting the help of a naturopath.
Be aware that having elevated liver enzymes doesn't necessarily mean you have NAFLD. However, treating the gut and healing the stomach lining can help reduce the amount of toxins harming the liver. If you've been diagnosed with certain conditions such as IBS, SIBO or IBD and your liver enzymes are elevated, take appropriate steps to treat and support your liver.
