Quick Summery

Fatty liver is closely connected with metabolic health and can occur alongside conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, high triglycerides and abnormal cholesterol. The good news is that fatty liver can often improve when the underlying metabolic factors are addressed. Sustainable weight loss, regular physical activity and a balanced diet can help reduce liver fat and improve cholesterol and blood sugar control. For Indian diets, this may include reducing sugary drinks, refined carbohydrates, fried foods and highly processed foods while increasing vegetables, pulses, whole grains, nuts and other minimally processed foods. Fatty liver is not only a liver concern—it can also be associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Managing cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body weight is therefore an important part of protecting long-term heart and liver health.