CARING FOR YOUR LIVER
You have the power to start helping your liver.
The liver has amazing powers of recovery. There are steps you can take today to slow or even reverse liver damage caused by NASH.
LIVER FACT
Your liver performs more than 500 vital functions. There are things you can do to keep it as healthy as possible.
Put less stress on your liver
Manage a healthy diet
It's important to balance your diet with fruits, vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates (that are low in fat, sugar, and salt). This can also help when it comes to managing your cholesterol and keeping your blood sugar in check.
Maintain an exercise routine
150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week helps—even if you don't lose weight. Try activities like walking or cycling but before you start, please consult your doctor to make sure you choose activities that are safe for you.
Keep a healthy weight
Incorporating small changes into your lifestyle can make a big difference. Losing around 3%-5% of your current weight can help reduce fat buildup in your liver.
Keep a healthy weight
Incorporating small changes into your lifestyle can make a big difference. Losing around 3%-5% of your current weight can help reduce fat buildup in your liver.
Reduce alcohol use
While NASH isn't caused by alcohol, drinking may make it worse.
Maintain an exercise routine
150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week helps—even if you don't lose weight. Try activities like walking or cycling but before you start, please consult your doctor to make sure you choose activities that are safe for you.
Be careful when taking dietary supplements
Talk to your doctor before you take any supplements or herbal remedies because certain vitamins and minerals can hurt your liver (like vitamin A, iron, and niacin). A product may be "natural" but that doesn't mean it's safe.
Reduce alcohol use
While NASH isn't caused by alcohol, drinking may make it worse.
Making lifestyle changes isn’t easy. Old habits can be hard to break. A nutritionist can help you find healthy and tasty substitutes for the foods you like. If your doctor’s practice doesn’t have a nutritionist, ask them to recommend one.
Monitor your progress.
You might want to know if your lifestyle changes are having an impact. Schedule regular appointments with your doctor to monitor your NASH and scarring, and look for signs of new problems. If you’re afraid of liver tests, you don’t have to be. Today’s liver tests can be fast and painless. They’re also essential because your doctor needs to know how much scarring (fibrosis) there is to determine how to best manage your NASH and risk.
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