Dietary Fiber
While the correlation between processed and red meat, cholesterol, and poultry and fatty liver disorders exists, dietary fiber consumption could potentially reduce the likelihood of developing the disease or progressing to its advanced stages. In addition, the association between obesity and insulin resistance with NAFLD calls attention to how important excess energy intake is. However, the composition of the diet may also be instrumental in developing fatty liver and insulin resistance.
An analysis was performed on diet-related risk factors for NAFLD and those with the disease and cirrhosis. The studies have shown the correlation between consuming processed or unprocessed red meat and the condition. Processed poultry and cholesterol also had a similar trend. And there was a stronger correlation for people with cirrhosis than those who didn’t. Conversely, consumption of dietary fiber is inversely correlated with fatty liver diseases.
The studies suggest that fiber intake may improve liver enzymes and prevent or slow the disease’s progress. Researchers have noted the high fiber consumption as a plausible molecular mechanism for the Mediterranean diet’s benefits against NAFLD. They also encourage more studies to support their findings and recommend dietary changes.
