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Posted September 28, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: In The News, His Health, Physical Health, His Nutrition, Healthy Eating

healthy eating 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.

In the study, two groups of mice were fed equal amounts of calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates. The only difference was that one group received high-glycemic foods (those that raise blood sugar quickly) while one was put on a low-glycemic diet. After six months, the mice in the high-glycemic group had twice the amount of fat in their bodies, blood, and liver when compared to those in the low-glycemic group.

Essentially, these findings show a strong correlation between high glycemic foods and fatty liver disease, and scientists are optimistic that such results will be replicated in humans. If these findings hold up in human studies, what does this mean for us? For starters, we can help fight against the risk of NAFLD by avoiding high-glycemic foods - for example white bread, white rice, and concentrated sugar. We should also learn to load up on vegetables, fruits, beans, and unprocessed grains as these are the types of low-glycemic foods that will help keep our bodies healthy. And don’t forget to keep up a regular exercise routine, as keeping off excess body weight is another essential factor in reducing the risk of such serious conditions as fatty liver.

NAFLD is a serious condition, but with a little conscientious eating and regular exercise, we can help keep our health intact.

Research sources and for more information: [U.S. News & World Report], [Mayo Clinic], [MedicineNet.com]; [picture]

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