Posts Tagged ‘fatty liver’
New Guideline Addresses Diagnosing, Managing NAFLD
Diagnosing and Managing NAFLD By: MARY ANN MOON, Family Practice News Digital Network A new practice guideline for diagnosing and managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has been released jointly in the June issues of Gastroenterology, the American Journal of Gastroenterology, and Hepatology. The guideline represents a collaboration among three societies – the American Gastroenterological Association,…
Read MoreNew Gene Sites Affecting Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Discovered
New Gene Sites Discovered Five genetic variants in humans four new associate with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), according to a study published March 10 in PLoS Genetics. NAFLD is a condition where fat accumulates in the liver (steatosis) and can lead to liver inflammation (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH) and permanent liver damage (fibrosis/cirrhosis). NAFLD…
Read MoreLipoprotein levels with FLD do not improve with exercise
Lipoprotein levels do not improve with exercise A new study published in the journal Hepatology has revealed that moderate exercise does not improve lipoprotein levels in obese patients with non alcoholic fatty liver disease and manages to reduce triglyceride and alanine transaminase levels by just a small amount. Obesity is a rampant health concern worldwide.…
Read MoreHomocysteine and Fatty Liver Disease
Homocysteine and Fatty Liver Disease Posted July 18th, 2011 Measuring homocysteine levels has potential for determining the stage of fatty liver disease. Additionally, lowering homocysteine levels could prevent a fatty liver from getting worse. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. An estimated quarter of American adults have some form of fatty liver disease, a growing problem that…
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease Soars in U.S.
Fatty Liver Disease Soars in U.S. January 7, 2011 There’s a fair amount of guesswork to the estimates, but perhaps as many as 20% of American adults have some degree of fatty liver disease, a condition that used to occur almost exclusively in people who drink excessively. The epidemics of obesity and diabetes are to…
Read MoreFatty Liver Disease
Fatty Liver Disease Fatty liver disease can range from fatty liver alone (steatosis) to fatty liver associated with inflammation (steatohepatitis). This condition can occur with the use of alcohol (alcohol-related fatty liver) or in the absence of alcohol (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease NAFLD). Fatty liver disease is now the most common cause for elevated liver…
Read MoreDifference between fatty liver disease, NAFLD, & NASH.
What is fatty liver disease? We start of with fat and the relation of our liver. Normally there should be little or ideally no fat in a healthy liver. Having little fat in our liver often makes no harm. Fatty liver is the name given to a condition in which you have too much fat…
Read MoreThe Simple 4 Rule Diet For Preventing Fatty Liver Disease
The Simple 4 Rule Diet By Christine Mcveigh Most people think a liver detox diet is only for losing a few pounds, getting more energy in your day and cleaning out your organs – a mini spring clean for the body. But more and more people are now being diagnosed with fatty liver disease and…
Read MoreLow-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet
Low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet DALLAS — Jan. 20, 2009 — People on low-carbohydrate diets are more dependent on the oxidation of fat in the liver for energy than those on a low-calorie diet, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in a small clinical study. The findings, published…
Read MoreDiet Plan Tips For Reducing Fatty Liver
Diet Plan Tips For Reducing Fatty Liver What is the best fatty liver diet? If you’ve been diagnosed with or suspect you may have fatty liver disease, then one of your first questions might be, “What foods should I eat to maintain healthy liver function?” The easiest and most accurate response to that question is,…
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