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Being overweight is one of the main causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).<\/p>\nBeing overweight is one of the main causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).<\/p>\n
This makes it confusing when we talk about people with NAFLD being malnourished.<\/p>\n
But the malnutrition we\u2019re talking about is the lack of specific nutrients essential for your health \u2014 especially liver health.<\/p>\n
And this kind of malnutrition is very common in people with NAFLD.<\/p>\n
The American College of Gastroenterology has just compiled new guidelines of what to eat to avoid malnutrition if you have NAFLD (you\u2019ll love #2).<\/p>\n
Malnutrition is often overlooked as a complication in liver disease.
\nIt can manifest as a shortage of vitamins and minerals \u2014 because the liver no longer works well enough to absorb and store them.
\nOr it appears as an excess of fat storage that destroys the liver.<\/p>\n
Given that liver disease patients with malnutrition have much worse health outcomes, the researchers wanted to know what strategies patients could follow to combat malnutrition \u2014 and thereby prevent their liver disease from getting completely out of control.<\/p>\n
The guidelines were developed by hepatology experts who reviewed numerous studies on the relationship between nutrition and liver disease.
\nAfter evaluating the latest research, one of the main takeaways was the importance of early and consistent nutritional intervention.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s have a look at their recommendations:<\/p>\n
● Coffee consumption<\/strong> (two or more cups daily) can decrease the risk of liver scarring and liver cancer.<\/p>\n ● Patients with fatty liver disease whose condition is still under control should take vitamin E supplements<\/strong> \u2014 800 IU daily is recommended.<\/p>\n ● Patients should eat small, frequent meals<\/strong> throughout the day to maximize the chance of nutrients being completely absorbed.<\/p>\n ● Protein intake should NOT be restricted<\/strong>, even in patients with liver scarring or hepatic encephalopathy \u2014 a condition in which toxins build up in the brain because the liver is too damaged to remove them from the bloodstream.<\/p>\n ● Vegetable sources of protein<\/strong> are better tolerated than animal protein for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.<\/p>\n ● High-fructose and sugary diets<\/strong> should be avoided, as they contribute to liver fat buildup, insulin resistance, and ultimately, liver thickening and scarring.<\/p>\n ● Alcohol should also be avoided<\/strong>, even in patients whose liver disease is not caused by alcohol. Given its nutritional emptiness, alcohol can worsen malnutrition in liver disease \u2014 much like excessive sugar consumption does.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n These are the official guidelines for managing NAFLD.
\nBut I\u2019ve personally witnessed how hundreds (probably thousands by now) of readers have reversed their NAFLD.<\/p>\n