As there are no specific medications for fats in the liver, the treatment of this disease is mainly through lifestyle changes, a healthy low-fat diet, weight loss and regular physical activity.
In addition, it is important to control diseases that impair liver function, such as diabetes and cholesterol, because when proper treatment is not performed cirrhosis and the need for a liver transplant can occur.See how the transplant is done here.
- In the diet of liver fats.
- Avoid eating foods high in fats and sugars.
- Such as red meats.
- Bacon.
- Sausages and stuffed biscuits.
- As they increase cholesterol and blood sugar.
- Which favors the accumulation of fats in this organ.
In addition, it is important to eliminate the consumption of alcoholic beverages and increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables and cereals such as linaza, chia and oats, as they are rich in fiber, which helps reduce the absorption of fats in the intestine.See all permitted and forbidden foods here.
Regular physical activity helps increase metabolism, burn fat and control weight, which are important factors to help eliminate fat in the liver.
For example, activities such as walking, jogging, or cycling at least 4 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes a day should be part of the treatment.
It is important to control diseases such as diabetes and high cholesterol with a proper diet and use medications to regulate the body’s metabolism and prevent fat buildup.
When diabetes is high, the body must convert excess sugar into fat to try to control blood sugar.In addition, high cholesterol is a sign of excess fat circulating in the blood, which also increases the risk of heart disease such as atherosclerosis.
Some medicinal plants, such as artichoke, boldo, jaborandi and black minced meat, have properties that help digest fats and lower blood cholesterol, helping to control fats in the liver.
To use artichoke, you must drink 3 cups of your tea a day, 15 to 20 minutes before meals. The tea is prepared by adding 15 g of dried leaves of the plant in 500 ml of boiling water and allowing the mixture to steep for 10 minutes. Another alternative is to use artichoke capsules. More information on: Artichoke capsule.
Acupuncture can be used to help treat fat in the liver, mainly by relieving symptoms caused by the disease, but should not replace the treatment indicated by your doctor with medication use and a diet.
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