Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common cause of chronic Liver disease in North America.
Because Diet plays such a major role in managing the condition, there are 75 specially selected Recipes that contribute to a well-balanced Diet that is low in saturated fats and high in fiber..
There is extensive information on the causes of NAFLD, the symptoms and signs, and the treatment options like medications, exercise and diet.
Based on the most current and comprehensive information available, the authors have created this indispensable Guide for anyone living with and managing Fatty Liver disease.
More than 6 million children have one of these conditions, which are most common in Asian and Hispanic children.
One of the most common causes of Fatty Liver disease is obesity as well as Diabetes Mellitus.
Up to 20 percent of adults may have either Fatty Liver or NASH.
Unfortunately both types of NAFLD are becoming more common.
This is called cirrhosis.
NASH can lead to permanent Liver damage, as the Liver may enlarge and, over time, Liver cells may be replaced by scar tissue.
Although it is similar to alcoholic Liver disease, people with this type of Fatty Liver disease drink little or no alcohol.
Others have what\'s called Nonalcoholic Steatohepatisis (NASH).
However, once there\'s a buildup of simple fat, the Liver becomes vulnerable to injury which may result in inflammation and scarring of the liver.
Although this is not normal, it\'s not serious if it doesn\'t lead to inflammation or damage.
Some people with excess fat in the Liver simply have what\'s called a Fatty liver.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common cause of chronic Liver disease in North America