Reversing ​Metabolic Fatty Liver Disease: A Success Story

An engineer from Zhuke suffered from metabolic fatty liver disease, despite not smoking or drinking. His diet⁢ consisted mainly of ⁢snacks and biscuits, leading to a ‍38-kilogram weight gain in just three years and a diagnosis of diabetes at⁤ 35.

Wei Shihang, a weight ⁤loss specialist and family⁢ doctor,⁤ explained⁢ that ⁢the engineer’s BMI was 40 ​when diagnosed, indicating severe obesity. His irregular sleep schedule and high-pressure work environment contributed to his weight ⁣gain and health issues.

Although initially asymptomatic, the engineer’s health ​began to⁢ decline. A blood​ test ⁣revealed liver inflammation, high uric acid,​ cholesterol,‌ and triglycerides, and a glycated ⁣hemoglobin level of 6.9, leading to a diabetes diagnosis.

Understanding Metabolic ‌Fatty Liver Disease

Wei​ Shihang explained that the engineer’s‌ case is a ⁣typical example of ​metabolic fatty liver disease. Consuming high-fat and‍ high-carbohydrate foods, work stress, and irregular sleep ‍schedules can‌ lead to‌ insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, ‌and intestinal⁣ flora imbalance, promoting fatty liver formation.

Reversing the Condition

Fortunately,⁢ the engineer adopted a 211-meal ​diet, increased physical activity, and​ took medications⁢ under ‌a nutritionist’s guidance. He successfully lost 20 kilograms ‌in four months, and his⁢ glycated hemoglobin level dropped to 6.1. His uric acid levels also returned to⁤ normal.

Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Wei Shihang proposed ⁣a reverse strategy for ⁢fatty liver ⁣disease, emphasizing ‍lifestyle changes. He recommends adopting the “211 Dish Diet” for‌ each meal, with a 2:1:1 ratio of vegetables, protein, and⁤ starch. Reducing carbohydrate intake, avoiding excessive fructose and‌ alcohol, and supplementing⁣ probiotics can also help.

In addition to dietary ⁤changes, moderate stress relief, adequate sleep, and regular exercise​ can help ‍increase fatty acid oxidation⁣ and⁢ reduce lipogenesis and‍ cell damage.