Metabolic doctor reveals 8 simple daily habits to detox and heal fatty liver naturally in 28 days
Having excess sugar, in the form of sugary drinks and through processed foods, can seriously damage the liver in the long run. When eaten in large amounts, sugar— particularly fructose— is converted into fat by the liver. When unutilised, this fat accumulates on the liver and can even cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). While the body uses glucose for energy, the liver metabolises fructose thus, creating strain and even triggering inflammation. Excess sugar also worsens insulin resistance, further triggering fat storage in the liver. And so, cutting down on sugar intake can help protect and improve liver health.
According to a 2022 study, a 12-week randomised dietary intervention in adult NAFLD patients found that a low free sugar diet significantly decreased liver enzymes, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance markers, inflammatory markers, and liver fibrosis score. This showed that reducing sugar intake can significantly improve liver health and may even help reverse fatty liver changes in the body.
