Fatty Liver
Also known as: Fatty Infiltration of the Liver; Fatty Liver Disease; Hepatic Steatosis; Liver Congestion; Liver Steatosis; Steatosis
Description
Fatty Liver is an ailment that involves the excessive accumulation or infiltration of Fats in/into the Liver. It is defined as more than 5% of Liver Cells containing Fat droplets or more than 5% Lipid content of the total Liver weight.
Prevalence
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease affects 20% of the general global population, 50% of Diabetes Mellitus patients and 50% of Obese persons.
These Substances may Alleviate or Prevent Fatty Liver
Alkaloids
Betaine may help to prevent and reverse Fatty Liver. [1]
Amino Acids
Cysteine may help to prevent Alcohol-induced Fatty Liver: [2]
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may help to prevent Alcohol-induced Fatty Liver. [3]
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may help to prevent and treat Fatty Liver. [4]
Taurine may help to prevent and treat Fatty Liver. [5]
Carbohydrates
Chondroitin Sulfate may counteract the ability of high consumption of Dietary Fats to cause Fatty Liver. [6]
Carotenoids
Zeaxanthin may help to prevent (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver. [7]
Hormones
Melatonin may help to prevent and treat (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver. [8]
Lipids
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) may help to prevent Alcohol-induced Fatty Liver. [9]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids may help to prevent Fatty Liver: references
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) may help to prevent (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver. [10]
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) may help to prevent Fatty Liver. [11]
Phosphatidylcholine may help to prevent and treat Fatty Liver. [12]
Phosphatidylinositol may help to prevent (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver. [13]
Microorganisms
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may help to prevent Alcohol-induced Fatty Liver. [14]
Minerals
Chromium may help to prevent (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver. [15]
Zinc may help to prevent and reverse Alcohol-induced Fatty Liver. [16]
Peptides
Carnitine may alleviate and prevent Fatty Liver – some evidence suggests that Carnitine deficiency within the Liver may be the underlying cause of Fatty Liver. [17]
Prescribed Medications
Orlistat may be useful for the treatment of (nonalcoholic) Fatty Liver. [18]
Polyphenols
Cynarin may inhibit the ability of Alcohol (ethanol) to cause Fatty Liver. [19]
Resveratrol may prevent/alleviate (alcoholic) Fatty Liver. [20]
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