Fatty liver has become a silent epidemic that affects nearly 25% of the world’s population. Most of them do not know it exists because it does not cause obvious symptoms at first. The good news is that it can be completely reversed with proper nutrition.
What is a fatty liver?
Accumulation of fat in liver cells exceeding 5% by weight. It is divided into non-alcoholic (most common) and alcoholic fatty liver. If left untreated, cirrhosis may develop and fail.
Causes of dietary fatty liver
- Excess sugar, especially fructose and corn syrup
- Refined carbohydrates in large quantities