A doctor says Indians are far more likely to develop fatty liver disease, almost three times more than many other ethnicities. (Picture Credit: Canva)
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Moneycontrol03-02-2026, 14:58

Fatty Liver Common in Indians: 3 Simple Ways to Reverse It

  • Fatty liver disease, particularly NAFLD, is highly prevalent among Indians, with nearly 1 in 3 affected, due to a genetic predisposition to store fat.
  • Dr. Alok Chopra, a Delhi-based cardiologist, highlights that while modern lifestyle contributes, genetics from famine survival play a significant role in this higher incidence.
  • The liver is a remarkable organ capable of regeneration, and fatty liver is reversible with the right environment and lifestyle changes.
  • Key reversal strategies include adopting ancestral eating rhythms like early dinners and intermittent fasting.
  • Replacing refined seed oils with ghee and supporting natural detox pathways with antioxidant-rich foods like berries, leafy greens, and coffee are also recommended.

Why It Matters: Fatty liver is common in Indians due to genetics, but reversible through diet and lifestyle changes.

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