| The quality of life depends on the liver. The liver is one | | | | Those who are obese and maintain a sedentary |
| of the largest most important organs in the human | | | | lifestyle are often at a higher risk for both NAFLD and |
| body, responsible for maintaining dietary functions and | | | | diabetes. While there currently aren’t medical |
| blood sugar levels among other things. | | | | treatments available, you can take steps to protect |
| Liver failure is among the top causes of mortality in the | | | | yourself from this condition by adding a few valuable |
| United States and has often been linked to dietary | | | | supplements to your daily nutritional regimen. |
| immoderation. Alcohol abuse and the continued use of | | | | Omega-3 fatty acids can provide much-needed health |
| most drugs often lead to irreversible liver damage. The | | | | benefits, such as reducing pain and inflammation, and |
| liver along with the kidneys filters the blood and | | | | even lowering a person’s risk for developing |
| removes toxins such as heavy metals and excessive | | | | cardiovascular disease, something that’s important |
| cholesterol. Since the importance and the fragility of | | | | to everyone, but even more so to someone with fatty |
| the organ are rarely understood, many people do not | | | | liver disease. |
| realize when they are damaging their livers. However, | | | | Each of the following nutrients plays a role in easing |
| detoxifying the liver and maintaining its health is a task | | | | the function of a damaged liver. |
| every individual can manage since it requires basic | | | | Vitamins |
| adjustments in nutrition and at times the use of liver | | | | Vitamins are nutrients that are metabolized by the liver. |
| health supplements. | | | | Vitamins in excess may cause problems in digestion |
| Deficiency of vitamins such as A, D and C can | | | | even for normal persons, so patients with liver disease |
| damage the functioning of the liver. A regular | | | | may need to limit vitamin intake. Depending on the |
| multivitamin approved by the FDA is enough to | | | | severity of liver damage, some patients may require |
| remove problems and restore the balance of the | | | | vitamin supplements. |
| body. It is always advisable to consult a physician | | | | Minerals |
| before commencing the use of liver health | | | | Minerals like calcium, sodium, and iron play an important |
| supplements. | | | | role in the balance and functioning of the human body. |
| The condition “fatty liver” is exactly as it sounds | | | | Calcium content usually decreases when the liver |
| – an excess of fat in the liver cells. Among its many | | | | becomes damaged. So, calcium supplements are |
| other duties, the liver is responsible for cleaning and | | | | beneficial for persons with liver disease. On the other |
| filtering the blood to increase circulation, and this buildup | | | | hand, sodium (salt) and iron should be minimized for |
| of fat impedes its ability to do so. Non-alcoholic fatty | | | | better functioning of a damaged liver. |
| liver disease (also referred to as NAFLD) has become | | | | Proteins and Amino Acids |
| the most common liver ailment in the United States. | | | | Animals and vegetables are two sources of protein. |
| Fatty liver is caused by a number of factors, including | | | | Animal protein sources are also high in fat and can |
| obesity and high blood sugar, and can cause more | | | | prove harmful for people with cirrhosis. Hence, |
| serious conditions such as diabetes and cirrhosis. | | | | vegetable protein is more beneficial than animal protein. |