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Eating Healthy to Prevent Liver Disease

Posted October 2, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Her News

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a range of conditions from cirrhosis to liver inflammation that can lead to liver disease and death, and afflict individuals who drink little to no alcohol.  Why should you care about this?  According to some recent research, NAFLD affects nearly one-third of all American adults.

Though more research is needed to determine the exact cause of NAFLD, The Mayo Clinic reports that many scientists believe metabolic syndrome plays a main role in its development.  Metabolic syndrome is an umbrella term for disorders that increase the likelihood of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.  Obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol levels are just some symptoms of metabolic syndrome and all can contribute to the development of NAFLD.

Fortunately, good news has surfaced in the scientific community.  U.S. News & World Report posted an article last week stating that on top of obesity and high blood pressure, a study in mice conducted by researchers at the Children’s Hospital Boston indicates that diets high in quick-burning carbohydrates may cause fatty liver disease.  Why is this a good thing?  According to the researchers, if these findings can be replicated in humans it means that NAFLD can be both prevented and treated through relatively simple dietary changes.

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