1 in 5 People Unknowingly Have Fatty

Liver Disease, Here Are The 10 Natural

Remedies You Need to Know
APRIL 29, 2017 ADMIN HEALTH

People who have consumed alcohol heavily in their life are at an increased risk of
suffering from liver problems, such as alcoholic liver disease.
Yet, those who do not drink alcohol excessively may also experience a liver disease,
known as a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

It may range in severity, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the condition

when there is an inflammation of the liver, which is really serious and might lead to
cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease.

Statistics suggests that more than twenty percent of the population in the United
States is affected by NAFLD, and 2-3% by NASH. In the case of NAFLD, patients do
not have any symptoms or very little, such as weight loss, malaise, fatigue, and pain
in the upper right abdomen.

NAFLD occurs in the case of fat accumulation in the liver, which is not a result of
alcohol, but the reason may be malnutrition, insulin resistance, rapid weight loss,
diabetes, high cholesterol, viral hepatitis, and some medications like aspirin,
diltiazem, corticosteroids, amiodarone, tetracycline, or antiviral drugs.

The treatment of NASH and NAFLD tends to remove the potential causes, or risk
factors, like weight loss, stopping the use of drugs, or diabetes control.

Drug treatments have been shown to fail to treat the issue but include
ursodeoxycholic acid, glucagon, metformin, glutamine infusion, and metronidazole.

Moreover, there are natural treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which
have provided excellent effects, such as:

1. Low-glycemic diet

In order to treat and prevent this disease, it is of great help to avoid high-glycemic-
index (GI) foods, as they raise blood sugar levels, like brown rice, potatoes,
watermelon, and processed foods such as beer, chocolate bars, and sweetened
cereals.

A 2008 study published in the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology showed that

sugar leads to NAFLD, and 80% of NAFLD patients consumed sufficient amounts of
juices and soft drinks that equaled 12 teaspoons of sugar.

Therefore, you should consume low GI foods, like onions, apples, garlic, eggs,
legumes, pears, artichokes, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and green
leafy vegetables.

2. Exercise
One of the most effective treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is weight
loss. According to a systematic review published in the Journal of Hepatology in
2012, exercise is an inexpensive and effective therapy for NAFLD.

Namely, this review involved 12 studies that examined the effects of aerobic exercise
and progressive resistance training in the case of a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
in adults.

40 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise for 5 days in a week effectively

helps in the treatment of this disease, as it will enhance the liver quality and balance
enzyme values.

3. Flaxseed

Flaxseed contains phytoconstituents which effectively prevent harmful hormones

straining the liver.

The journal Lipids in Health and Disease published a 2013 study which indicated that
the mixture of flaxseed oil and alpha-lipoic acid improve the function of the liver and
prevent fat accumulation and oxidative stress, so it protects from this disease.

For best effects, in order to preserve the freshness of flaxseed oil, and avoid
rancidity, you should ground it using a coffee grinder. Then, you can add it to your
salads.

4. Dandelion

Dandelion leaf or root (Taraxacum officinale) is an extremely beneficial as it

enhances liver functions and cleanses it in the cleanses it in the case of NAFLD. It
purifies and metabolizes the fat deposited in the liver.

The journal Food and Chemical Toxicology published a study which discovered that
the extract of dandelion leaf prevent and treat obesity-related NAFLD, and efficiently
reduces the accumulation of fat in the liver and lowers insulin resistance.

The tea of dandelion root is of great help in this case. You should add a teaspoon in
a cup of boiling hot water, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Then, strain and drink a
cup of it 3 times a day for 3 weeks.

5. Cilantro

Cilantro or coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an effective herbal treatment, which is

high in antioxidants and has powerful antihyperglycemic effects. It provides great
effects in the case of liver issues, and conditions linked to NAFLD, especially
diabetes.
6. Amla or Indian gooseberry

Indian gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis), or amla, Amalaki fruit, is a popular herb in

the Ayurvedic medicine, that has powerful rejuvenating properties and is extremely
useful in treating fatty liver disease and diabetes.

It is rich in antioxidants which support the function of the liver, such as ellagic acid,
vitamin C, corilagin, gallic acid, and gallotannin. It has also been found to help in the
case of hepatotoxin-induced liver inflammation, which is a common symptom of
NASH.

7. Milk thistle

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is believed to be one of the most beneficial herbal
remedies to prevent NAFLD and improve the function of the liver. Its flavonoids
prevent liver damage, detox the body, and raise the levels of glutathione in the liver.

Glutathione is an essential component for a low function of the liver in the case of
NAFLD.

Research has also shown that it is also beneficial for various other liver ailments, like
cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, and chemical toxicity. Experts
recommend drinking of 900 milligrams twice daily with meals.

8. Licorice root

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is very useful in the treatment of NAFLD. It is also
commonly used in the Ayurvedic medicine. The journal Phytotherapy Research
published a double-blind, randomized study in 2012, who found that the extract of
licorice root greatly reduced liver enzymes in 66 patients with NAFLD.

You should pour boiling water over a teaspoon of licorice root powder, let it steep
for 10 minutes, strain and enjoy your licorice root tea 1-2 a day.

9. Cinnamon

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum seylanicum) is a warming herb which aids digestion and

supports liver health. Nutrition Research published a double-blind, placebo-controlled
study in 2014, which involved 50 NAFLD patients who randomly took either two
capsules of cinnamon or two placebo capsules daily, for 3 months. Researchers
found that the consumption of 1,500 milligrams of cinnamon on a daily basis
improves NAFLD.

10. Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has an extremely beneficial active component, curcumin,
which effectively treats liver diseases and jaundice. This amazing spice also lowers
the inflammation, oxidative stress, changes fat metabolism, and improves insulin
sensitivity, so it reduces liver injury and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Moreover, it efficiently treats liver cancer, known as hepatocarcinoma, and liver

fibrosis. You can prepare a turmeric tea, or simply add it to your meals, and enjoy its
health benefits.

Here we will suggest some effective ways to prevent liver disease in a completely
natural, and safe way. Moreover, these tips will also be of great help in the case of a
liver transplant:

Limit the intake of saturated fat: You should focus on a diet high in whole foods
and nutrients, in order to strengthen the immune system and prevent liver disease.

Avoid alcohol: You should avoid alcohol consumption even if you suffer from the
non-alcoholic variety of the disease. Note that some drugs and cough syrups also
contain alcohol.

Avoid processed foods: Processed foods and ingredients like corn syrup and high
fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are extremely harmful. HFCS creates uric acid that leads
to high blood pressure, liver damage, and gout.

Furthermore, GMO foods like corn damage the good gut bacteria and impede
digestion, which destroys the proper function of the liver.

Avoid harmful drugs: Your liver may also be damaged by the use of excessive
amounts of acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Pregnancy precaution: It is recommended that women who had a liver transplant

should avoid pregnancy for at least 1 year after it, and should avoid breastfeeding
due to possible risks of the baby to be exposed to immunosuppressive medicines
through the milk.

Undergo liver enzyme tests: It is advisable that you do liver enzyme tests if you
have fatty liver disease.

Avoid receiving live virus vaccines: Note that people who have undergone a
liver transplantation ought not to receive live virus vaccines.

Moreover, there are also some natural remedies which have proved to be extremely
helpful in the case of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, including carnitine, green tea,
folic acid, betaine, bile salts, choline, vitamin E, papaya, vitamin B6, grape seed
extract, vitamin B12, barberry, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), ginger, pine bark
extract, S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM-e), cascara sagrada, southern ginseng, and
goldenseal.