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10. Say no to salt

In general, keeping salt intake low is better for health, but for people with fatty liver disease, it's particularly important. High salt intake can compound fatty liver issues in a few ways. Salty foods interrupt the renin-angiotensin system that regulates fibrosis, a precursor to cirrhosis or liver scarring. Additionally, high-salt foods are often high in fat as well, causing both water retention and weight gain.

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