Fatty Liver

Unlike most diseases that are usually treated by conventional drugs, there is absolutely no drug that can cure fatty liver.

In other words, there are no medications for fatty liver designed specifically for the disease.

This is because a fatty liver disease by itself has almost no symptoms and no medical implications; only its potential complications can be treated medically.

The most effective known fatty liver treatment for fatty liver is a combination of diet, exercise, and weight control.

Saying that, you might read at some places and even hear from some doctors, suggesting taking various medications for fatty liver as a treatment, such as Xenical (orlistat), that is used for weight loss.

But it can actually cause a liver failure in some cases. I am going to say it as clear as I possibly can:

Do not take any conventional medications for fatty liver disease.

These medications can only aggravate the disease, because they oppress the liver and forcing it to work harder than normal. Further more, there are absolutely no medical proof that they are effective treatment for fatty liver.

The only type of “medications” I would suggest taking alongside diet and exercise, are nutritional supplements, such as Omega 3, Southern Ginseng, and Milk Thistle. In addition, if you’re serious about natural treatment for fatty liver, I highly recommend the Natural Fatty Liver Solution guide from Duncan Capicchiano N.D. I helped a lot of my patients.

I see a lot of places recently talking about Mild Fatty Infiltration of the Liver, and it troubles me to find that many people think that is not really a condition that should be taken seriously.

The meaning of mild fatty infiltration of the liver is the fact that fatty liver isn’t yet developed at its full scale. Blood results would show some levels of elevated liver enzymes, but not as much.

Liver ultrasound would show some levels of enlarged liver and fat around the liver, but again, not as much as a non-mild fatty infiltration of the liver.

The truth about Mild Fatty Infiltration of the Liver

The problem is, there is actually no such thing. To avoid fatty liver complications, the disease needs an attention as soon as you are diagnosed, no matter if it’s mild or at any other stage.

If you are being told you “only” have a mild fatty liver infiltration and it’s nothing to worry about – don’t take it for granted. Your aim should be to stop the disease as soon as possible by treating fatty liver. Don’t wait for the advancement of the disease.

If you have been told you have a Mild Fatty Infiltration of the Liver, comment below and tell your story.

As you probably already heard, fruits have many nutrition values and health benefits.

They have high vitamin, dietary fiber, minerals, and antioxidant properties, which all contribute for liver regeneration, repairing damaged liver cells, and creating new ones.

With that said, some fruit contain an excessive levels of glucose (like Banana), a sugar-like component which gives the sweetness in a fruit, so it’s recommend to put a limit.

It’s not that you can’t eat them at all, but you must limit yourself and consume only small amount of these type of fruits.

For the best outcome, it’s recommended to consume a variety of fruits, and not just one or two specific ones.

Recommended Fruits for Fatty Liver

Fruit	Benefits and notes	Image
Prunes	High antioxidants. High dietary fiber.
Raisins	High antioxidants. Some dietary fiber. Recommended to blanch with hot water to dissolve sugar levels.
Blueberries	Antioxidants. Some dietary fiber. Anthocyanins and various phytochemicals.
Blackberries	Very high antioxidants content. High dietary fiber. Essential mineral.
Oranges	High antioxidants. Some dietary fiber. The most popular fruit to fight anti-aging. When making orange juice, drink it within the 1st hour.
Raspberries	Very high antioxidants content. Very high dietary fiber. Ranks near the top of all fruits for its antioxidant strength.
Plums	Dried uncooked plums (prunes) is recommended. High antioxidants content. High dietary fiber.
Pink Grapefruit	High antioxidants. Some dietary fiber. Popular fruit to fight anti-aging. Low glycemic index (help the body’s metabolism burn fat).
Apples	High antioxidants. Dietary fiber. Well-known for “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” quote.
Cantaloupe	High antioxidants. Low dietary fiber. Excellent source of vitamin C.

Keep in mind that fruits are also a source of energy, thus having quite a few calories. It is recommended to consume 3-4 fruits each day. Most of the fruit can be consumed also as a juice, but to keep its nutrition values, you must drink it within 1h after preparing the juice.

Please also have a look at the recommended foods for fatty liver.

Reyes Syndrome is a serious condition, and potentially fatal. It’s mostly taking place among children, affects all body organs (especially the brain and the liver), and causing various diseases, including Hypoglycemia (low levels of glucose in the blood).

It’s been related with the consumption of Aspirin, but many patients suffer from the disease where there is no Aspirin involved. This is why the exact cause of the Reyes Syndrome is still unknown.

The Fatty Liver connection

Reyes Syndrome is split into different stages, with different symptoms. At stage 2 of the disease, one of its common symptoms is a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The is simply because the fact that the liver is one of the most affected organs from this disease. Fatty liver disease can be diagnosed only by a liver ultrasound and/or a liver biopsy.

Early diagnosis is crucial, as serious brain injury or even death are possible results of the disease.

A patient of mine was recently diagnosed to have a non-alcoholic fatty liver. His blood test shows an elevated levels of liver enzymes, especially ALT levels, which were double than normal.

He reported that he is having “abdominal pain for several weeks” when he moves his bowels, mostly because of Diarrhea. He was also been though Colonoscopy examination that was negative, except a small hemorrhoid. He was wondering if the pain he is having is related to the pain.

Making sure what’s causing the Abdominal Pain

It’s absolutely crucial that if you’re having abdominal pain, you must pursuit the true cause of the pain. It might be something that isn’t even related to fatty liver. But maybe it is. An investigation by a physician is needed to ensure what’s causing it.

Advanced conditions of Fatty Liver could cause abdominal pain, but it’s impotent to check and verify the exact cause. In addition, Diarrhea is not known to be related to Fatty Liver in any way. Same thing for Hemorrhoid.

If you are having any abdominal pain, it’s highly recommend to see a doctor for further investigation; Fatty Liver isn’t necessarily related, and it could be something completely different.

The short answer to this question would be that Fatty Liver by itself isn’t; it can’t be fatal and can’t shorten life. But the dangerous part of fatty liver is its possible complications.

If fatty liver disease isn’t treated, it could possibly lead to Hepatitis, and then to Cirrhosis. And Cirrhosis can be fatal. This is not something that happens overnight; it usually takes years, and even decades.

It is critical to treat fatty liver disease as early as possible and to not wait for the worst case scenario to happen.

Fatty liver is usually treated without any medication. It’s a matter of changing your lifestyle – and mostly depends on what you eat, and what physical activities you do.

I also recommend to take a liver functions blood test about every 3 month to track your progress and improvements. It’s very important to know where you’re standing at every stage of the disease.