However, experts warn that this is an inaccurate concept. In fact, many people with thin bodies are still diagnosed with fatty liver disease when undergoing periodic health check-ups.
According to Dr. Ly Hac, Nam Khai Hospital (Xinjin, China), fatty liver disease is a disease with many causes, not simply due to eating too much fat.
Unhealthy diet is still one of the common causes. When the body consumes too much sugar, fat and energy exceed the liver's metabolic capacity, fat will accumulate in liver cells and form fatty liver.
In addition, alcohol and beer are also noteworthy risk factors. Drinking a lot of alcohol for a long time reduces the liver's ability to metabolize fatty acids, causing fat to accumulate even if the patient is not overweight.
Another less noticed cause is rapid weight loss. Fasting, excessive protein reduction, or high-intensity exercise in a short period of time can cause the body to mobilize large amounts of fat. When the amount of fat acid released exceeds the liver's processing capacity, the metabolism process will be disrupted, increasing the risk of fatty liver.
In addition, prolonged abuse of some weight loss drugs can also cause liver damage.
According to Dr. Ly Hac, a reasonable diet plays an important role in controlling and improving fatty liver.
Patients should control their total daily calorie intake to maintain a reasonable weight and avoid accumulating more fat in the liver.
At the same time, it is necessary to limit foods high in saturated fat such as fried foods, fatty meat, butter, ice cream and processed dishes to reduce the burden on the liver.
The diet should also increase green vegetables, fruits and whole grains to supplement fiber, support metabolism and limit fat absorption in the gut.
Supplementing high-quality protein sources from fish, skinless poultry meat, and beans also helps maintain liver function and support liver cell recovery.
In addition, patients should limit confectionery, soft drinks and foods high in sugar, especially fructose, because this type of sugar can make fatty liver conditions progress faster.
Experts also recommend prioritizing good fats such as olive oil, nuts and seafood rich in omega-3. These foods contribute to improving blood fat, reducing inflammation and slowing down the progression of fatty liver.
