In life, many people think that fatty liver is the “rich disease” caused by overeating and drinking, and only fat people will get this disease. In fact, that’s not true. Obesity is just one of the main causes of fatty liver, but many thin individuals are also members of the fatty liver group, such as temple monks, young women who quickly slim down through dieting, and thin people who never seem to gain weight no matter how much they eat. Why is this so? Let’s explain one by one.
First, let’s talk about monks. Many people are curious about why monks, who are vegetarian, can still get a fatty liver. Nowadays, many people believe that a fully vegetarian diet is beneficial to health. However, a fully vegetarian diet structure is quite unhealthy. Long-term vegetarianism can lead to insufficient intake of high-quality protein in the body, which is not conducive to the metabolism of fats and sugars. The fat in fatty liver does not only come from fish and meat in the diet; abnormal fat metabolism in the body can also lead to fat accumulation and fatty liver.
Moreover, many young women who want to maintain an enchanting figure often choose rapid weight loss through dieting. This short-term rapid weight loss can also lead to the formation of fatty liver, and may even cause liver cell necrosis. This is because rapid and excessive weight loss leads to the breakdown, burning, and production of fatty acids in the body over a short period. The liver is the main “factory” for metabolizing fatty acids, and when there is an excess accumulation of raw materials in the “factory,” causing a situation where “input > output,” an increasing amount of fatty acids continues to accumulate in the liver, leading to the formation of fatty liver.
Therefore, young women striving for weight loss must pay attention to healthy and scientifically reducing weight and shaping their bodies. Only by “eating well” can they achieve better slimming results! The optimal rate of weight loss is ≤5kg per month.
In life, there is a group of people that many envy and jealously resent – the thin individuals who never seem to gain weight no matter how much they eat. Fatty liver is not exclusive to fat people; even thin individuals can get fatty liver. Why is this so?
In fact, the fat metabolism of these individuals is not normal. Whether due to genetics, poor eating habits, or other reasons, the protein synthesis in their bodies is reduced, and their body’s energy baseline is low. Therefore, their bodies have to use the “energy reservoir” – fat for breakdown, burning, and providing the required energy for the body. This can also cause a large accumulation of fatty acids in the body over a short period, leading to fatty liver.
In summary, fatty liver is not only seen in the obese population but also affects many slender individuals. By eating healthily, reducing weight sensibly, and developing good eating habits, one can prevent the invasion of fatty liver.
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