Posts Tagged ‘fatty liver’
L-Carnitine May Help a Fatty Liver
L-Carnitine May Help a Fatty Liver In conjunction with diet and exercise, learn why a popular, bodybuilding supplement offers hope for those with fatty liver disease. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. A supplement that is familiar to professional bodybuilders, L-Carnitine could be an important component in treating a fatty liver. With an estimated one quarter to…
Read MoreSpike Seen in Transplants for Fatty Liver Disease
Spike Seen in Transplants for Fatty Liver Disease By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: December 20, 2011 Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, Nurse Planner The frequency of liver transplantation for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) increased six-fold over…
Read MoreWhat are Fatty Liver, NAFLD, and NASH?
What are Fatty Liver, NAFLD, and NASH? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a wide spectrum of liver disease ranging from simple fatty liver (steatosis), to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), to cirrhosis (irreversible, advanced scarring of the liver). All of the stages of NAFLD have in common the accumulation of fat (fatty infiltration) in the…
Read MoreThe “Hidden” Liver Disease – NAFLD
The “Hidden” Liver Disease – NAFLD By Penelope Hamil Most people take liver health for granted. After all, the liver is one of the body’s most resilient organs and the only one capable of regenerating itself. Regrettably, most doctors are unaware of a liver ailment that strikes a significant portion of the population. It is…
Read MoreTen Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease Fighting Tips
Ten Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease Fighting Tips Posted August 15th, 2011 Besides helping to keep extra weight off, these easy to incorporate suggestions also help defend against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Americans are packing on the pounds, as today’s modern lifestyle seems to go hand-in-hand with obesity. Unfortunately, the rising…
Read MoreStudy Busts Liver Disease Myth
Study Busts Liver Disease Myth If you had the idea that alcohol and obesity were primarily responsible for fatty liver and other liver diseases, here is a report that turns this theory on its head. Non-obese and non alcoholic people also fall prey to liver diseases, including the cirrhosis of the liver. A study by…
Read MoreStudies Confirm Genetic Link To Advanced Fatty Liver Disease
Genetic Link To Advanced Fatty Liver Disease Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital found that patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who carry an allele of the PNPLA3 gene have an increased risk of developing advanced disease, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, and cirrhosis. A second study supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and…
Read MoreSteatosis (fatty liver)
Steatosis (fatty liver) Steatosis is a condition characterised by the build up of fat within the liver, sometimes triggering inflammation of the liver. It is also known as fatty liver. It is only recently that the significance and relationship of steatosis to HCV has begun to be understood. Treatment for Steatosis There are two different…
Read MoreNonalcoholic Steatohepatitis or NASH
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis or NASH Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH is a common, often “silent” liver disease. It resembles alcoholic liver disease, but occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol. The major feature in NASH is fat in the liver, along with inflammation and damage. Most people with NASH feel well and are not aware…
Read MoreNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one cause of fatty liver changes, when fat is deposited (steatosis) in the liver when this is not due to excessive alcohol use. It is related to insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome, and may respond to treatments originally developed for other insulin-resistant states…
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