Milk Thistle: Why Does Everyone Recommend It?

milk thistle

You have read about milk thistle many times on this website, and perhaps you may : Can milk thistle (really) help strengthen the liver? If so, can it address NAFLD specifically? Are there any studies to back all this up? Well, dear readers, you’re in luck – we’ve investigated these questions and have compiled them … Read more

Why Do You Get Fatty Liver Disease?

Fatty Liver Disease

If you are healthy and have been diagnosed with NAFLD, otherwise known as Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, you are probably asking yourself why this has happened to you. Actually, a lot of healthy people develop Fatty Liver Disease and like you, ask themselves this question: Why me? To those who feel reasonably well and believe themselves to … Read more

Broccoli helps prevent cancer and NAFLD

broccoli

You already know broccoli is good for you, but did you know it may ward of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? According to this March 2016 study, broccoli has the potential to counter NAFLD in addition to its well-known anti-cancer development properties. The study, which bears the ponderous name Dietary Broccoli Lessens Development of Fatty Liver in Mice … Read more

Should you stay away from carb? Is carb that bad?

carb

We’ve addressed this issue before (read HERE). But carb remains a hot topic when it comes to weight loss and overall health. A significant percentage (but not all) of NAFLD patients, or individuals who suspect they have a fatty liver condition, are overweight according to current BMI charts. Therefore, many, many people with NAFLD work daily … Read more