What to avoid in stage 1 of fatty liver?

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Le Nguyen Hong Tram - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the examination and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, especially gastrointestinal - hepatobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal endoscopy and general internal diseases.
Fatty liver grade 1 what to eat and what to take to improve the condition of the disease is what many people are interested in right after being diagnosed. In stage 1 of fatty liver, patients only need to build a scientific diet and change their lifestyle, the disease will go away on its own.

1. What is grade 1 fatty liver?

Fatty liver is a condition in which the amount of fat in the liver exceeds the allowable level, occurs when the amount of fat makes up more than 5% of the total weight of the liver. Grade 1 fatty liver is when the amount of fat stored in the liver accounts for 5 to 10% of the liver's weight and is still considered benign. Patients with grade 1 fatty liver almost have no abnormal symptoms. The majority of cases are detected through periodic health check-ups. However, some mild cases of fatty liver may experience transient symptoms such as fatigue, pain or heaviness in the liver.
Causes of fatty liver are very diverse. In particular, the main causes include: Frequent drinking, obesity or malnutrition, dyslipidemia, hepatitis virus infection, unreasonable nutrition and unhealthy living. There are also medical causes, drug side effects and genetic factors in the family. If promptly treated, grade 1 fatty liver is likely to be restored to its original state. The goal of fatty liver treatment is to reduce the amount of fat in the liver, mainly through diet. So what should people with fatty liver grade 1 eat?

2. Fatty liver grade 1 what to eat?

2.1. Abstain from fat, animal fat Animal fat after being tolerated in the body will be metabolized by the liver. If you eat too much animal fat, the liver has to work harder and will be a burden for this organ. On the other hand, the liver cannot excrete fat, so excess fat will lead to accumulation, causing fatty liver. As such, patients with grade 1 fatty liver should replace animal fats and oils with fatty oils of plant origin.
2.2. Abstain from foods rich in cholesterol Animal skin and organs, egg yolks are foods containing high cholesterol. To reduce the amount of fat in the liver, patients need to reduce their consumption of these foods.
2.3. Do not consume too much red meat Red meat contains a lot of protein, which is a substrate that is metabolized in the liver and will become a burden on the liver. The impaired metabolism of the liver will increase the amount of fat stored, making fatty liver more serious.
2.4. Limit fruits high in fructose High sugar content is the cause of a series of dangerous diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and fatty liver. Fructose is a type of sugar metabolized by the liver and is present in some sweet fruits. Limiting fruits high in fructose will help reduce the burden on the liver and prevent fatty liver disease.
2.5. Abstain from spicy and hot spices Patients with fatty liver grade 1 should abstain from hot spicy foods and spices, because spicy substances can impair liver function, making the liver unable to excrete fat, leading to fat loss. stagnation and worsening of the disease.
2.6. Avoid using stimulants Alcohol, beer and other stimulant-containing beverages is a taboo food group for people with grade 1 fatty liver. Alcohol is the cause of promoting the progression from fatty liver to cirrhosis, even liver cancer. Toxic substances from alcohol create a huge burden on the liver.
In addition to building a scientific and reasonable diet, patients with grade 1 fatty liver need to increase exercise and sports to enhance their health, improve resistance and improve their metabolism. liver cells.

3. Fatty liver disease grade 1 take any medicine according to the doctor's prescription

People with fatty liver disease when newly discovered should regularly visit medical facilities for periodic health checks and assessment of disease status. After examining and having accurate results on the prognosis of the disease, the doctor will base on the extent of damage to the liver cells, along with the needs and conditions of the patient to make appropriate indications.
Thus, what medicine to take with grade 1 fatty liver depends on the doctor's instructions and the condition of each patient. Thereby, the doctor will consider the appropriate treatment regimen to bring the most effective treatment effect.
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