What is it?
Fatty liver disease is a condition where fat builds up in the liver.
What it does to the body
Left untreated, it can progress to more severe liver diseases, impacting overall health.
Caring for your liver is like tending to a trusted friend. Regular checks act as a form of gratitude for the vital role your liver plays in keeping you healthy. It’s about fostering a relationship with your body—one built on awareness and appreciation.
Symptoms: In its early stages, fatty liver might not present noticeable symptoms. As it progresses, individuals may experience fatigue, abdominal discomfort, enlarged liver, and in severe cases, jaundice or swelling in the abdomen and legs.
Diagnosis: Diagnosis involves blood tests, imaging tests (such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI), and sometimes a liver biopsy to determine the extent of liver damage and rule out other conditions.
Treatment and Management: Treatment focuses on addressing underlying causes such as weight loss, dietary modifications (reducing sugar and saturated fats), regular exercise, managing associated medical conditions, and abstaining from alcohol in the case of AFLD. Medications or supplements might be prescribed in some cases.
Complications: Untreated fatty liver disease can progress to more severe conditions such as liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, or liver failure, increasing the risk of liver cancer.
Prevention: Lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, limiting alcohol intake, and managing associated medical conditions can help prevent or manage fatty liver disease.
Regular medical check-ups and lifestyle changes are crucial in managing and preventing fatty liver disease. Seeking guidance from healthcare providers is essential for proper diagnosis and management of this condition.
Herbs for Fatty Liver
Several herbs and natural remedies are believed to have potential benefits in supporting liver health and managing fatty liver disease. However, it’s important to note that these remedies should not replace prescribed medications without consulting a healthcare professional. Here are some herbs and supplements that have been studied for their potential effects on fatty liver:
Milk Thistle: Milk thistle, particularly its active component silymarin, is one of the most widely studied herbs for liver health. It’s believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect liver cells and support liver function.
Dandelion: Dandelion has traditionally been used in herbal medicine for liver support. It’s thought to have diuretic properties that aid in detoxification and may help improve liver health.
Turmeric: Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may help reduce inflammation in the liver and support overall liver health.
Green Tea: Green tea contains antioxidants that might be beneficial for liver health. Some studies suggest it may help reduce fat accumulation in the liver.
Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that might help in protecting liver cells and reducing inflammation.
Tridax procumbens L: is a medicinal plant and used as a drink to treat bronchial catarrh, diarrhea, dysentery and liver diseases.
Here are some other herbs that can be research for the treatment of Liver diseases
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Eleusine indica/Indian goosegrass/Hen’s foot
Peruvian Ragweed (Ambrosia Peruviana)
Cordoncillo Negro (Piper Aduncum L.)
Wormwood Herb (Artemisia absinthium)
Blood Wiss – Vitis Tiliifolia Crushed Roots
