Anecdotal observations by John Thomas

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Steatosis: inflamed, fatty-liver involving abnormal retention of dietary and metabolic fat.  Steatosis reflects impairment of normal processes of synthesis and elimination of triglyceride fats.

Cirrhosis: also known as liver cirrhosis or hepatic cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease is impaired liver function caused by the formation of scar tissue that is known as fibrosis, which over time causes impaired liver function, hence cirrhosis.

Cirrhosis develops slowly over many years.  As the condition worsens, symptoms may include itchiness, swelling in the lower legs, fluid build-up in the abdomen, jaundice, bruising easily, and development of spider-like blood vessels in the skin.

Cirrhosis follows development of steatosis and is commonly caused by non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH – the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).

NASH is caused by a number of factors including obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.  

Ketosis [sometimes referred to as nutritional ketosis] involves formation of ketone bodies as a primary source of energy as opposed to dependence on carbohydrates and sugars.  Dietary fats are potent sources of metabolic energy if the body can shift into the nutritional state of ketosis.  Ketosis has nothing to do with steatosis and cirrhosis.

Suggestions

1. Change your lifestyle and your diet.
2. Embrace Young Again Club Protocols.
3. Ask for guidance and be open to new ideas.

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