The problem of fat accumulation in the liver is being seen in people of all ages, even younger people are falling prey to it. Health experts say it has become a common but serious health problem in today's time. If it is not taken care of or controlled in time, then the risk of liver cirrhosis, fibrosis, and even liver cancer increases significantly.
Health experts say, the way lifestyle and food problems are increasing, it has also increased the problem of increasing fat in the liver.
A fatty liver is a condition when the amount of fat in the liver cells starts accumulating in more quantity than normal. Normally there should be less than 5% fat in the liver, but if this amount exceeds 5-10%, then it can lead to the risk of fatty liver disease.
Every third person in the country can have this disease.
Statistics show that every third person in the country can have the problem of fatty liver disease. The risk of this disease, caused by diabetes and other metabolic disorders, is seen increasing rapidly even in those who do not drink alcohol. This kind of condition is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Health experts say that the habit of eating more junk food, fried and processed food, physical inactivity, lack of sleep, and excessive stress can increase the problem of fat increase in the liver.
Studies show that conditions like obesity and metabolic syndrome also increase the risk of fat accumulation in the liver.
Research done on people with NAFLD shows that 60-70% of its victims are obese.
The condition of obesity can also increase the risk of type-2 diabetes and insulin resistance, which also increases the risk of liver problems.
What does the Ministry of Health say?
Regarding why the problem of fat in the liver is increasing, and what reasons can be responsible for this, the Ministry of Health has told us about some bad habits, by improving which this liver problem can be avoided.
The Ministry of Health has advised to keep the routine right for this. Let us know which reasons health experts consider responsible for the formation of fat in the liver.
Lack of sleep.
Smoking habit.
Not doing regular exercise or being overweight.
Excessive consumption of energy drinks or sweet beverages.
How to avoid the problem of fatty liver?
Health experts say that by making some lifestyle changes, you can avoid this liver problem.
If you are overweight, reducing it by 7-10% can also prevent liver problems.
With the help of a balanced diet containing high-fiber, low carbs, and low-fat things, the problem of fat in the liver can also be reduced.
Fatty liver can also be prevented by doing at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week.
Liver problems can also be prevented by reducing alcohol consumption.
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