How to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver is a potentially serious condition in which fat deposits accumulate in the liver. Many sufferers do not experience symptoms; and doctors often detect the condition after a routine blood test. If left untreated, fatty liver can cause permanent liver scarring. But fortunately, there are ways to reverse fatty liver disease, and sufferers are generally able to live a healthy life.

Instructions

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  Maintain a healthy weight. If you're obese, consider losing weight to reverse fatty liver. Limit your intake of high fatty foods to less than 50 grams a day, and eat fewer than 150 grams of carbs per day. Drink water instead of soda, and reduce your daily sugar intake.

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  Exercise for at least 30 minutes, 3 days per week. Exercise can assist your weight loss efforts. In addition, regular workouts contribute to your overall health.

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  Reduce your cholesterol. Pay attention to food labels and choose low-cholesterol foods such as poultry, fish and dairy. This can help reverse fatty liver disease.

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  Eliminate alcohol from your diet. Until your liver enzyme levels return to normal, avoid alcoholic beverages.

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  Talk to your doctor about your medications. Certain medications can cause liver damage, and this can slow your recovery time. To reverse fatty liver disease, ask your doctor about safe alternative drugs, and limit your intake of over the counter medications such as ibuprofen.