Liver Fat Is Directly Linked to This Disease, New Study Says — Eat This Not That - Eat This, Not That
Not only did the scientists learn that individuals who are genetically predisposed to storing fat in the liver were more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but every 5% increase in liver fat was shown to raise this risk by 27%. ."Our results encourage better treatment of those living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and provide evidence for the multiple benefits of weight loss and better screening for diabetes risk in these people," stated lead study author Dr.While the cause of this type of liver disease in unknown, obesity and diabetes are considered likely risk factors!
"I am not surprised by these findings since NAFLD has been shown to be a key factor in insulin resistance," says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE, LDN, CPT, a New Jersey-based nutrition consultant and author of 2 Day Diabetes Diet."It makes sense that even small amounts of fat buildup on the liver would, in turn, elevate insulin resistance, and therefore, risk of type 2 diabetes.".
"Following a Mediterranean-style of eating rich in plant-based fats, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and fatty fish may be the best strategy at reducing fat in the liver," she says.