1. Coffee

3-4 cups daily of any type of coffee may lower the risk of chronic liver disease and its complications.

Note: 3-4 cups of coffee daily may not be appropriate for all patients, please talk to your healthcare provider before increasing caffeine consumption.

2. Whole oats or steel cut oats

Studies in mice suggest that beta-glucans, found in oats, may reduce liver fat.

 

3. Green Tea

Moderate green tea consumption is associated with decreased ALT and AST enzymes in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

 

4. Garlic

Garlic may reduce fat buildup in patients with NAFLD, the risk of liver cancer, and AST levels.

5. Berries

Polyphenols, antioxidants found in berries, may protect the liver from damage.

 

6. Grapes

Proanthocyanidin, a compound found in grape seeds and skin, reduces inflammation and fat buildup in the livers of rats.

7. Grapefruit

Naringin and naringenin, antioxidants found in grapefruit, may reduce liver inflammation.

 

8. Prickly Pear

In animal studies, prickly pear extract shows liver health benefits.

 

9. Plant foods!

In general, plant-based diets are associated with decreased risk of NAFLD.

 

10. Fatty Fish

Fatty fish and fish oil may reduce NAFLD, risk of liver cancer, and inflammation.

 

11. Nuts

Unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, and antioxidants that are found in nuts may prevent NAFLD, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

 

12. Olive Oil

Although clinical data is scarce, the unsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil may improve liver function and reduce oxidative stress.