3.Fatty Liver (or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)

What it is
Fat builds up in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol. It affects roughly one in three Australian adults, is closely tied to insulin resistance, and can progress to inflammation, scarring and cirrhosis. It is usually symptom free until late.

How natural medicine helps
Lifestyle change is the primary treatment, and it works.

• Losing 7 to 10% of body weight can reverse liver fat and inflammation

• Reducing refined carbohydrates, fructose and ultra processed foods

• Low carb, high fibre diet, regular coffee and exercise, all with good evidence

• Prebiotic foods and targeted nutrients and herbs can support the liver