The Best Diet For Fatty Liver Disease

Fact: 1 in 3 people in the United States have Fatty Liver Disease and it is about the same in other westernised countries.

Today’s hurried lifestyle very rarely enables most of us to eat healthily or exercise sufficiently on a regular basis. Over the years the Liver becomes stressed, worn out and we may not even be aware of the damage as liver disease rarely shows any symptoms.

The liver carries out a number of very important functions. It process nutrients from food, makes bile, removes toxins from the body and builds proteins.

You can see how inflammation of the liver (fatty liver disease) interferes with these important functions and can lead to poor health. Fortunately, the liver is extremely resilient and liver damage can be repaired by changing what we eat and incorporating a variety of Liver Cleansing Foods.

Fact: The number 1 cause of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is being overweight!

We are all aware that being overweight can cause a variety of other conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Heart Problems to name a few.

The expression “what we don’t know won’t hurt us” in this case is totally untrue.

Below you can find out why what we eat affects our overall health.

When we eat our digestive system immediately begins to break down the food into smaller and smaller pieces. Eventually all these nutrients will enter the blood and travel to the liver through the hepatic portal system to be filtered. The liver will then process these nutrients in a variety of ways, depending on what the body needs.

It will store some of these nutrients in such a way that the body can grab them for quick energy. The rest will be used to make other important chemicals the body needs.

Gallstones

Gallstones are collections of hardened digestive fluids that collect inside the gallbladder, which also holds bile which in turn is important to digestion. Gallstones can block the bile ducts resulting in partial digestion of our food, which hinders the overall function of the liver.

It is necessary for bile to properly break down the fats and toxins before their journey to the liver. Gallstones usually occur when there is too much cholesterol (from what we eat) in the bile.

Bile Duct Obstruction.

Another digestive problem of the liver is commonly known as bile duct obstruction. This happens when a blockage in the bile duct doesn’t allow bile to release from the liver into the gallbladder, consequently bile builds up in the liver and causes a number of serious health problems.

For example, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the build-up of bile in the liver can cause jaundice, or yellowing of the skin.

Bad digestion is a big reason why the liver may not function properly to start with. This can be rectified be using a digestive supplement or adjusting your diet.

Let’s look at two other liver functions, Building Proteins and Removing Toxins from the Blood.

A protein is a complex chemical that is essential to every living thing. Proteins are everywhere in the body, and need to be constantly produced.

The liver has the job of building many different kinds of proteins that the body needs everyday. As an example, there are many proteins produced by the liver that are responsible for blood clotting. If the liver is damaged, sometimes the body isn’t able to clot blood effectively.

Removing Toxins from the Blood.

All of the blood in our bodies will eventually pass through the liver. As this is the filter for the blood it will pull out any bad things in the blood, such as toxins. Some of these toxins are drugs, and other things that the body has finished with, like damaged cells, proteins and old hormones.

The liver prepares all of these toxins so that they can be removed from the body. However, if the liver isn’t functioning properly these toxins obviously can’t be removed and they start to accumulate creating problems.

Hopefully you can understand that the liver is extremely important in allowing us to enjoy a good, healthy life.

People with fatty liver disease are at high risk of magnesium deficiency.

Based on that statement alone magnesium would seem to be a beneficial vitamin for liver repair.

picture of human body and how magnesium helps Could Magnesium Deficiency be the root of almost all your everyday symptoms?

Believe it or not, Magnesium is one of the most used elements in our body. It has the power to alleviate painful joints and it can help relax the heart.

It’s essential for ALL energy production, even the ability to read THIS right now. Magnesium is also essential for rest, relaxation, your body’s ability to repair itself and youthful sleep.

In fact, Magnesium is one of the top fuels for the brain. It literally gives you brainpower.

Did you know that Magnesium Deficiency is already at epidemic levels?

Here’s why.

As with most Vitamins and Nutrients, our diet plays an important role. Problem is that with most of us, our hectic lifestyles never allow us to eat the right amount of any Vitamins and Nutrients.

Even if we ate healthily we probably couldn’t consume enough of everything that the body needs.

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency include:

1. High Blood Pressure
2. Limited blood flow to the heart
3. Constant, chronic fatigue
4. Painful, inflamed joints
5. Inability to relax
6. Brain fog, poor memory, and forgetfulness
7. A severe lack of cognitive focus

to name a few…………………

Based on what I have personally found out, adding a Magnesium Supplement into your daily routine can only benefit sufferers of fatty liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is it better to take Magnesium at night?
A. As it can help with a better nights sleep then yes, but ideally not on an empty stomach.

Should I take Magnesium Supplements on an empty stomach?
A. In most cases, Magnesium supplements should be taken with meals. Taking magnesium supplements on an empty stomach could cause diarrhea.

Should I take Magnesium Supplements if I have a Kidney Problem?
A. It’s not recommended to take Magnesium if you have a Kidney Problem

How much Magnesium should I take?
A. No more than 350/400 mgs per day. Unless a Medical Professional Advises taking more.

What is the best magnesium supplement to take?
A. Magnesium glycinate is probably one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium capsules. You can also take Tablets with dissolve in water and absorb slower.

Supplements are an easy option and should be considered, BUT, you should try and add a small percentage of any Vitamin through your diet as this is far more beneficial for your body.

Here are the Top Five Foods That Contain Magnesium.

1. Avocados.
Avocados are also high in potassium, B vitamins and vitamin K. Unlike most fruits, they’re also high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

2. Legumes.
Legumes are a family of nutrient-dense plants that include beans, lentils, soybeans and chickpeas.

3. Tofu. (Not to everyone’s taste).
As well as Magnesium, one serving also provides 10 grams of protein and 10% or more of the required daily intake for calcium, iron, manganese and selenium.

4. Seeds.
Mainly flax, pumpkin and chia seeds which all contain high amounts of magnesium.

5. Fish.
A variety of fish are high in magnesium, including salmon, mackerel and halibut.

Hopefully, this gives you enough info. If you have a fatty liver and are not eating enough of the correct foods then you should look at using a supplement.

As a side note: Magnesium is a natural anti-depressant. Research suggests that taking magnesium for anxiety can work well. Various studies have found that feelings of fear and panic can be significantly reduced with greater magnesium intake. As you can see there are too many good reasons why you should be taking a supplement.