Fatty Liver
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Liver disease is serious and requires treatment and regular monitoring by a liver specialist.
A liver specialist is known as a hepatologist and you need to be referred by your family doctor or general practitioner. Over nearly 40 years of practicing medicine I have seen many patients develop severe liver disease, which sadly could have been prevented by early detection and early referral to a hepatologist. There needs to be more awareness of liver disease so that patients can be treated early so that we can prevent cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. Make sure you have your liver function checked annually with a blood test.
I have presented my ideas on how to help those with liver diseases using nutritional medicine, which I have been using for many years with good success rates. However my recommendations do not replace the care of your own doctor and you should remain under the care of your own doctor whilst using nutritional therapies.
Fatty Liver
Fatty liver occurs when excess fat accumulates inside liver cells. This means normal, healthy liver tissue becomes partly replaced with fatty tissue. The fat starts to invade the liver, gradually infiltrating the healthy liver areas, so that less and less healthy liver tissue remains. The fatty liver has a yellow greasy appearance and is often enlarged and swollen with fat. This fatty infiltration slows down the metabolism of body fat stores, which means that the liver burns fat less efficiently, resulting in weight gain and inability to lose weight. However some people can have a fatty liver without being overweight. Fatty liver was first described in 1980 by the Mayo Clinic. It is known in medicine as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and is the most common cause of abnormal liver function tests in the USA, UK and Australia. NAFLD is the most common cause of liver disease in industrialized countries. There is a type of NAFLD called Non-Alcoholic Steato-Hepatitis (NASH) where severe liver damage is caused by the fat, and results in cirrhosis and liver failure. Indeed such severe cases of NASH can lead to liver cancer. Around one in five persons in the general population, in the USA and Australia has a fatty liver. Fatty liver is usually associated with abdominal obesity and insulin resistance and is more common in people with type 2 diabetes.What causes fatty liver?
It is most commonly caused by incorrect diet, weight excess, obesity, alcoholism and diabetes. However other causes can be malnutrition, congenital metabolic disorders and excessive use of or toxicity of prescribed medications and pain killers.What is the outlook for fatty liver?
If the fatty changes in the liver increase, inflammation and fibrous tissue may build up and cause more serious symptoms to occur. If nothing is done to improve liver function, the patient will become more overweight and the quality of life will gradually diminish.How would you know if you have a fatty liver?
Many people with a fatty liver are unaware that they even have a liver problem, as the symptoms can be vague and non-specific, especially in the early stages. Most people with a fatty liver feel generally unwell, and find they are becoming increasingly fatigued and overweight for no apparent reason. They may have elevated liver enzymes on a blood test for liver function. Fatty liver is diagnosed with a blood test and liver ultrasound scan. Possible symptoms of fatty liver (NASH or NAFLD) include:- Weight excess in the abdominal area
- Inability to lose weight
- Elevated cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels
- Fatigue
- Nausea and/or indigestion
- Overheating of the body
- Excessive sweating
- Red itchy eyes
- Discomfort over the liver area
How is fatty liver reversed?
Fatty liver is reversible. Here are six ways to achieve this: Eat less carbohydrate Poor diet is the leading cause of fatty liver disease. The biggest offenders are sugar and foods made of white flour; they should be avoided. However, a high intake of carbohydrate rich foods in general can promote fatty liver, as the liver converts any excess carbohydrate into fat. Foods that need to be restricted include bread, pasta, rice, breakfast cereals, cakes, pastry, donuts, biscuits, fries, chips, pretzels (and other similar snack foods) and any food made of flour. Drink less alcohol Excess alcohol consumption is the second biggest cause of fatty liver. Alcohol can cause inflammation and damage to liver cells, resulting in fatty infiltration. People with a fatty liver should limit alcohol consumption to seven standard drinks per week, with at least two alcohol free days per week. Eat more vegetables, protein and the right fats Raw vegetables and fruits are the most powerful liver healing foods. These raw foods help to cleanse and repair the liver filter, so that it can trap and remove more fat and toxins from the bloodstream. Eat an abundance of vegetables (cooked and raw salads) and fresh fruits. Protein is important because it helps to keep the blood sugar level stable, helps with weight loss from the abdomen and reduces hunger and cravings. Protein should be consumed with each meal. Good sources of protein include eggs, poultry, seafood, meat, nuts, seeds, legumes and plain or Greek yogurt and cheeses. Healthy fats to include more of in your diet are found in olive oil, oily fish, coconut oil, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and raw nuts and seeds. Most processed vegetable oils and margarines can worsen a fatty liver. Deep fried foods are also bad for those with a fatty liver. Drink raw vegetable juices – these should be consumed 2 to 3 times a week and 250 to 300 mls (8 to 10 ounces) is adequate. Your juice should be comprised of 90 to 95 percent vegetables, with the remainder comprised of fruit if desired to improve the flavor. Citrus fruits are the most healthy for the liver. Take a good liver tonic to support your liver function. Each two capsules provide:- Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Pure Silymarin 210mg) equiv 17,500mg dried milk thistle
- Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 105mg
- d-alpha tocopheryl succinate (vitamin E) 200iu
- Thiamine hydrochloride (B1) 11mg
- Riboflavin (B2) 11mg
- Nicotinamide (B3) 11mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6) 11mg
- Folic Acid 240mcg
- Vitamin B12 60mcg
- Biotin 60mcg
- Calcium pantothenate (equiv pantothenic acid 22mg)(B5) 27.5mg
- Zinc (as zinc oxide) 7mg
- Selenium (as selenomethionine) 50mcg
- Nutritive base 379mg Taurine, phosphatidyl choline from Non GMO soya lecithin, broccoli powder, L – Cysteine, HCI, L-Glutamine , Glycine, Inositol, natural caretenoids, (Camelia sinensis (green tea) extract, L – glutathione
Other supplements to support Fatty Liver
N Acetyl L Cysteine (NAC) To support increased production of glutathione in the liver. Glutathione protects the liver and kidneys. MSM Plus Vitamin C Take 1 teaspoon daily. MSM is a source of sulfur, which assists phase 2 liver detoxification and also helps to reduce the formation of scar tissue. Glicemic Balance capsules Take 1 capsule with each meal. The ingredients in this formula help to support better tolerance to glucose and support insulin function. This will reduce Syndrome X. This is important because insulin drives fat production in the liver. Fatty liver can be reversed. See Dr Eanelli’s testimonial here For an eating plan and delicious liver healthy recipes, read Dr Cabot’s book, Fatty Liver - You Can Reverse It If you have any question, please send an email to [email protected]Know someone who might benefit from this article? Share it!
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Please check out Dr Cabot's on fatty liver here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/category/videos/
Please obtain a copy of Dr Cabot’s book ‘Fatty Liver – You Can Reverse It’ and follow the recommended eating plan.
Eating a diet high in sweet (including fruit) or starchy foods, processed foods, and/or alcohol are the main generators of Fatty Liver.
To boost liver health and your vitality, Dr Cabot prescribes
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. As you will see from the attached pamphlet this supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster. This supplement is the precursor nutrient of glutathione; the body’s strongest anti-oxidant.
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind regards,
Jessah Shaw
Nutritionist
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book will tell you exactly what you need to do to get your liver back to
proper working order, a direction I would strongly suggest for you.
Your liver is an amazing organ and it is possible to reverse your fatty
liver. If your liver is fatty, it is no longer able to function the way
it was designed - that is, to be a fat burning organ which filters
toxins from your body. You are lucky to have found out now that your
liver has this problem because you have the time to fix it. Some people
unfortunately do not find out about their liver problem until they have
cirrhosis and, unlike a fatty liver, cirrhosis is not reversible.
Remember,
if you do nothing about this problem, it will not go away by itself.
There is no one single magic pill to fix this but you CAN make it better
by changing the types of foods you eat, taking a liver tonic like
LivaTone Plus which has been formulated by Dr Cabot to support the phase 1 and 2 detox
pathways and then make a commitment to yourself to get your health
back. Many thousands of people from all over the world have found
success in reversing their fatty livers - all it takes is knowing what
you need to do, why you need to do it and then doing it. It has probably
taken quite a while for your liver to become fatty so expect that it
could take up to a year to undo the damage sustained so far. But know
that every single day you are mindful of what you need to do and then
actually do it, you are one day closer to better health, the weight loss
you desire and, of course, all your energy back to live life to the
fullest. Good luck, don't give up and please keep in touch.
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Can it hurt to eat a low carb high fat diet with a fatty liver?
Thanks...
I am Anshul from India.My father has recently got a test done which has revealed that he suffers from fatty liver disease grade 3 .He never consumes alcohol.He has 95 kg weight and 155 cm height.He is diabetic.He eats meat rarely(thrice an year) and that too in a limited quantity.He feels tired and fatigued and feels his liver portion to be heavy.Please tell me whether at this point ,the disease is reversible or not.If yes,what measures must be taken?Also is this condition near to liver cancer or cirrhosis.
Thanks in advance.
The fastest and safest way to reverse a fatty liver is to follow a lower carbohydrate diet, such as in the book Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It. Taking the liver tonic Livatone Plus would help too.
I feel tired and generally do not feel well, especially if I have a drink which is extremely rare.
Could it be from the Jublia that I recently started taking in January 2015? I stopped in April 2015 when I found out my liver enzymes were high, but it kept going up still, even in late May. I will re-test in September.
I have always been healthy, and at a very healthy weight, but lost about 10-12 pounds suddenly last year when I was only eating about one meal per day. I have been taking milk thistle and berberine. Any suggestions?
Yes your liver would definitely need help. You might have a fatty liver. You might also have food intolerance.
An ox bile supplement would probably help your digestion. You might need an elimination diet that excludes common allergens such as dairy products and gluten. The information in our gallbladder book would help you:http://shop.liverdoctor.com/save-your-gallbladder.html
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Hallo, I am 53 years old, have been diagnosed with fatty liver as well as liver hemangiomas about 7 months ago. I would like to know why is it impossible to get a product like tmg in south africa. It seems you have to work through a homeopath to get it, even if I am diagnosed by a specialist and I have a mr done 6 weeks ago. It seems like tmg is an unknown miracle methyl “donor”, which does wonders for fatty liver and other things as well (bloodsugar, high blood pressure, immune system etc.). We only have one company who sells tmg, but even if you try and get it, it’s been taken off the internet online route. Why is it so difficult to get if it is such a wonderful product?
Unfortunately we are not aware of the reason you cannot purchase trimethylglycine in South Africa.
First of all, what a great job, It is not easy to find someone with so much knowledge about fatty liver, please keep up with the good works. Also I would really appreciate if you could give me some tips on how I can heal my condition. I'm 34 years old male, with the following; fatty-liver, hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety, I'm currently on losartan and fenofibrate, my total cholesterol untreated is over 300 and my triglycerides 900 to 1,000, sugar is not bad 100. I weight 202lb and I need to lose 20lb in fat all concentrated on my abdomen. On the past 2 weeks I've went to a nutritionist and I'm currently on a 0 carb 0 sugar diet which made me lose 7lb, I have been burning 500 calories on a treadmill every day and reducing my daily calories intake by 500 to 750 points. What could you suggest me to improve on my diet, to actually work towards on healing my liver once I reach my ideal weight 180lb?
Kindest Regards
Make sure you consume lots of vegetables, protein and healthy fats. There's a detailed eating plan in Dr Cabot's book Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It.
Milk thistle, selenium and n-acetyl cysteine all help to improve liver health and are found in Livatone Plus capsules.
A fatty liver usually takes at least a few months to develop. It's definitely not too late to repair it.
To help the liver heal the cysts and to improve your energy levels Selenomune Designer Energy Capsules 1 capsule twice daily with food to peak energy and then reduce to 1 capsule daily.
To reverse your fatty liver please follow the program in Dr Cabot’s recent publication ‘Fatty Liver – You Can Reverse It’ and in addition as a personal inclusion may I ask you to remove anything containing High Fructose Corn Syrup from your diet.
I have visited a doctor recently and was undergone an ultrasound which results showed a fatty liver. I am a 42 year old male weighing around 100 kgs and my height is 1.70 m. I was told to go on a healthy diet and to exercise. can you please advise me on what the healthy diet is and how can I reverse my fatty liver?
Please read our book called "Fatty Liver - you can reverse it" - this book will tell you exactly what you need to do to get your liver back to proper working order, a direction I would strongly suggest for you. Your liver is an amazing organ and it is possible to reverse your fatty liver. If your liver is fatty, it is no longer able to function the way it was designed - that is, to be a fat burning organ which filters toxins from your body. You are lucky to have found out now that your liver has this problem because you have the time to fix it. Some people unfortunately do not find out about their liver problem until they have cirrhosis and, unlike a fatty liver, cirrhosis is not reversible.
Remember, if you do nothing about this problem, it will not go away by itself. There is no one single magic pill to fix this but you CAN make it better by changing the types of foods you eat, taking a liver tonic like LivaTone Plus which I have formulated to support the phase 1 and 2 detox pathways and then make a commitment to yourself to get your health back. Many thousands of people from all over the world have found success in reversing their fatty livers - all it takes is knowing what you need to do, why you need to do it and then doing it. It has probably taken quite a while for your liver to become fatty so expect that it could take up to a year to undo the damage sustained so far. But know that every single day you are mindful of what you need to do and than actually do it, you are one day closer to better health, the weight loss you desire and, of course, all your energy back to live life to the fullest. Good luck, don't give up and please keep in touch.
Yes- totally safe, start her on 1 x twice daily for 1 month- then increase to 2 x twice daily ongoing.
Crohns- that is auto immune, so she must be 100% Gluten Free- Gluten switches on auto immune diseases- Dr Cabot has a book titled "Gluten- is it making you sick or fat" I recommend you get yourself a copy- that will help you. 1 x tsp of Dr Cabot's magnesium powder 15 mins before bed will help her to sleep and id recommend glutamine 1 x heaped teaspoon on an empty stomach twice daily to reduce the inflammation of her gastro intestinal system. She MUST be gluten free.
Thanks for contacting us.
Your Klinefelter syndrome is not the reason - nor is it the depo testosterone that is causing your fatty liver. Id be interested to see your diet. A diet high in sugars and carbohydrates can most certainly induce a fatty liver. And sorry to tell you Ben, but even being a "wise" ;) 57 yrs of age can do it- a life time of this 21 century diet is really not good for our health. Best reference you can get yourself is the Docs book titled "Fatty Liver- You Can reverse it" if you purchase that along with Liva tone Plus- that is the beginning of your path back to optimal health.
All the best Ben
And thank you for contacting us
Kylie McCarthy
Nutritionist
thank you
Debbie
Well you are singing our song! ;) with symptoms like that you have come to the right place.
Dr Cabot uses the bio identical hormone of Progesterone for her MS patients and it has brought a lot of relief for many. Of course you would know that going 100% gluten free is imperative for such an auto immune disease, so lots of omega 3 foods, liquid fish oil and grain free living is best for you! There are two books that will help you a lot- "Fatty Liver- You Can Reverse It" + "Gluten- is it making you sick and fat". In answer to your question, yes taking any medication can induce a fatty liver- so you need to follow these guidelines I have given you- and you will find a more comprehensive answer to your question in those two books. Please start taking Liva tone Plus 1 x twice daily for 2 weeks, then increase to 2 x twice daily ongoing. If you can, Id also recommend Dr Cabots Magnesium powder and Glucemic Balance daily. You may need to stick to the protocol for just a couple of months to reverse your fatty liver, however if the cause of your fatty liver- which is possibly your pharmaceutical drugs does not cease (because you cant stop taking your medication) well then a life time of this protocol is for you- incorporating green fresh vegetable juices daily- and you will be feeling much better than you are now.
Debra keep in touch and let me know how you go- my direct email is [email protected]
Im glad you contacted us Debra.
All the best in health
Kylie McCarthy
Nutritionist
Are you using it for MS? If so, I know that Dr Cabot has also used Progesterone Cream with her MS patients and you certainly wouldn't want to have any Gluten- you really must be 100% gluten free.
ok- so in answer to your question- if you are going to stay on this medication, knowing that long term use of any pharmaceutical medication may cause fatty liver, you will do well to assist your liver in eliminating the metabolites of the drug out of your body once they have been used as quickly as possible. Liva Tone Plus- 1 x twice daily for 2 weeks, then 2 x twice daily ongoing will assist in the prevention of fatty liver. If you can, grab yourself a copy of Dr Cabots book titled "Fatty Liver- You Can Reverse It" + "Gluten- is it making your fat or sick"
Thanks for email Debra- im sure these little dietary tips will help you a lot.
All the best in health!
Kylie McCarthy
Nutritionist
I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetics. also have a fatty liver. advised metformin(hcl) one daily.
but its not helping me much. please seek your advice. thanks
Thank you for your email.
A diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes can be pretty confronting- and of a major concern if you do not address your diet. Id like you to know Type Two diabetes can be reversed with your diet if you have found us early enough- not injecting. Please get yourself a copy of Dr Cabot's book titled "Diabetes Type 2- You Can Reverse It" this will be your knowledge and motivating tool whilst you are on your journey back to health. Please be aware there it is imperative you are 100% grain sugar and diary free. Supplements that will make this process easier for you are Liva Tone Plus 1 x twice daily
Magnesium powder- be sure to get the Docs powder as it is stronger than even her own tablets. 1/2 tsp with morning and afternoon tea + 1 big heaped tsp as you are going to be. Now her comes some truth- your an addict! And we are going to have to get you through your addiction- your addicted like most of the population to sugar and it is a very real addiction. I do make light of it to keep you smiling, but you need to address this now before you become even more dependant on your metformin and sugars. Glycemic Balance- please take 2 with each meal. Please start exercising daily- sweating, using fish oil- and making sure each meal contains fats. Serrapeptase is also a great fighter in the war against Type 2 diabetes- have you heard of it- check it out on the Docs website www.liverdoctor.com- you know it :)
All supplements and the Type 2 Diabetes book- please get yourself a copy of the book for motivation and to help you understand your own body and exactly what is happening to you- you need to take control of your own health. Glad you found us.
All the best in health
Kylie McCarthy
Nutritionist
I am so interested with your herbal meds(herbal?) like Livatone plus and your book as well.
Yes- the Dr's and consultants that work here are all well rounded and only to happy to help.
Thank you for your comments. If you would like further information or perhaps purchase any of the books you like, you are able to do so directly from the Liver Doctor Web site. Dr Cabot has over 26 books assisting people like yourself to heal themselves and hopefully live a long and active life. All the best in health Rebecca.
Thank you for your email.
Those drugs you need to take will be a major contributor to your fatty liver.
There is so much I could tell you to assist you in the strong hope of reversing your type 2 diabetes. Dr Cabot has written a book titled "Type 2 Diabetes- You Can Reverse It" and also another title the Doc wrote called "Fatty Liver- You Can Reverse It" I highly recommend you order yourself those books for your own reference to fall back on and educate yourself on how to reverse your fatty liver and type 2 diabetes- yes, you can reverse them depending on your own personal case and dietary changes you are willing to make. Liva Tone Plus daily, Glucemic Balance + a Grain free sugar and dairy free diet will see you on your way to increasing and better health.
All the best in health.
Thankyou for your email,
It is great you are feeling the effects of a healthy life style- you are probably thinking "about time"
All the best in health- it sounds like you are on the right path.
The fastest way to regain your health and eliminate fatty liver is to go 100% grain free with your diet. At least until you reverse your Fatty Liver- this could take 2months up to a couple of years- each individual case is different.
You do not need to drink alcohol to have a fatty liver- as you will by now know :)
You will do very well to follow the protocol in Dr Cabot's book titled "Fatty Liver - You Can Reverse It" Following those rules of healthy eating lifestyle that are specific to your condition will have you feeling much better and symptoms alleviated. Time to reverse fatty liver varies from person to person.
All the best in health Adelle- and thank you for your email
Kylie McCarthy
Nutritionist
Please contact Christine Ki at [email protected]
Christine is our Naturopath based in the U.S and should be able to help you further.
All the best in health
I have fatty liver problem now..
* Discomfort over the liver area
* Red itchy eyes
* Weight excess in the abdominal area
* Join paint
* tiredness
I hope you can help me, I want to buy your product can you ship me in our country.
Thanks
Greg
I think we can help you a lot- and if all else fails, check the Docs Liver doctor web site under "Fatty Liver" for a whole lot more free info.
I am a 52 year old male who recently had a ultra sound to determine I had a fatty Liver. My Doctor believes its 100% reversable at this point. He checked out all my meds and does not think they contributed. He did however come to the conclusion that my moderate drinking (red wine) is the cause. Im 6', 214 lbs. and excercise (ride bikes) often. What can you recommend that might help me reverse this? Thx
Mike
Red one can be one contributor yes. Id recommend you keep that bike riding up- and also go grain and sugar free for a few months until you heal your liver. 1x liva tone plus twice daily for a month- then 2 x twice daily on going. Magnesium powder will assist and id also entertain the idea of purchasing Dr Cabots book titled "fatty liver you can reverse it" that book will be your little life style, recipe and health "go to" whilst reversing fatty liver. In fact it is a protocol that you can take on for life. Thank you for your email, All the best in health
Best thing to do is go grain free- 100% and if you can not do that- at the very least- go 100% Gluten free- ie, so no wheat rye barley oats spelt. Going Gluten free will help with absorption on Nutrients- especially Iron and those B Vitamins you mention. Your diet seems ok, perhaps have a protein with your brocolli instead of the starchy potato. Dont forget about Fish- Mackerel / Salmon and eggs as your protein sources. If you have pain in your feet etc, try using a good quality liquid fish oil to assist in reducing inflammation- and it goes without saying, if you are overweight- every thing is going to ache eventually- so lose the weight. Patty if you have any further questions, please contact me at [email protected]
Ok- best you can do is not worry- if you have a mild fatty liver, just remember that you can and will reverse it if you simply change your diet.
Liva tone plus- take 1 x twice daily with food for two weeks then 2 x twice daily on going
Digestive Enzymes with each meal
Apple Cider Vinegar in water daily in the morning.
Each no sugar and no grains.
Please consider buying Dr Cabots book titled Fatty Liver You Can Reverse It
Thanks for your email
All the best
Kylie McCarthy
Nutritionist