Abdominal fat or visceral fat is the fat that is on the abdominal organs (especially the liver and pancreas). It leads over time to the development of insulin resistance, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and is sometimes even associated with certain types of cancer. Abdominal fat produces several pro-inflammatory hormones (IL-6, IL-1β, PII-I and TNF-α), which promote the onset of chronic diseases.
What can you do if you have a diagnosis of fatty liver?
- Ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting
- Foods rich in folate and vitamin B12 (which are suitable for the ketogenic diet): green leafy vegetables, oilseeds (seeds, nuts), citrus fruits, meat, eggs, fish
- Eliminate fructose from the diet; a high-fructose diet (sweets, processed foods) affects the liver much more than a high-calorie or high-fat diet
- Complete avoidance of alcohol and smoking
- Constant physical activity, the most effective being ‘hit training’ 3 times a week (a physical activity of increased intensity 3 times a week is more efficient than a light / moderate daily physical activity)
- Fish oil, krill oil and castor oil supplements
- Beware of environmental toxins (dyes, additives, cosmetics, detergents, etc.)
