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Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common among young adults in the United States. About 25-38% of the adult population is estimated to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) globally, and the numbers are rising. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial, as fatty liver could progress to severe liver disease such as cirrhosis, and in worst cases, may require a liver transplant. Catching the signs early can prevent these and also help to reverse the condition. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a board-certified Gastroenterologist based in California and trained at Stanford and Harvard, has now explained about eight warning signs of fatty liver that should not be ignored. Take a look.

A recent study reveals that resistant starch, found in foods like legumes and cooled potatoes, can significantly reduce liver fat. The research, published in Cell Metabolism, showed a nearly 50% decrease in liver fat among participants with fatty liver disease who consumed resistant starch over four months.

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), is a severe liver disease on the rise, especially among young adults. A NASH-friendly diet, similar to the Mediterranean diet, is crucial for managing the condition. It emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats while limiting saturated fats, refined sugars, and red meat; even coffee can help.