Obesity gets a new definition

Increasing circumference around your waist, formation of pot belly is not only hazardous for your heart but takes peril on your liver too. Previously, it was considered that fat or obese people are more vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases, however the new findings states that unwanted fat around the waist can create havoc on liver as well.

People who are obese in their abdominal area are more susceptible to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The study was undertaken in the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in Hyderabad. A random test was conducted among 150 healthy people and the results were appalling. In the random study that was conducted, it was found that almost 61% of people were tested positive for the disease.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or Non-alcoholic steato hepatitis (NASH) is an inflammation of fat in the liver; this is not on account of excessive alcohol use, which is usually considered in case of liver diseases. NAFLD is the chief cause of cirrhosis of the liver, the agent is still unknown.

Usually, most of the people suffering from NAFLD have no symptoms. They lead completely normal and healthy lives. The dietary habits when checked together with their limited or nil fitness routine is majorly responsible for this disease. The age group that comes to these diseases is 18-45. One could easily see among these people that they have their waist size more when compared to the overall portion of the body.

Another major cause is the excessive intake of refined low fiber food. People who have abnormal waist or are obese at their waist must take food rich in fruits and vegetables. Another key reason is the erratic lifestyle. Irregular eating happens due to stress or improper function of other body organs also results in disease at younger age.

Among people who have been detected with this disease, they should eat easily digestible protein, with a fat restricted diet. One should also follow a proper fitness routine. These practices will keep the ailment at bay.