Diet-related Improvement of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine (Persian Medicine): Case Report

Abstract

<strong>Background:</strong> NAFLD is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. The recommended therapy is lifestyle modification, which consists of dietary interventions and physical activity. The first line of treatment in Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM) regardless of the type of disease is following the six essential principles named Setteh-ye- zarourieh, of which diet is the most important. The long process of treating NAFLD requires a comprehensive lifestyle design, which can be suited for the patients.<br /><strong>Case Presentation:</strong> A 57-year-old woman is a known case of NAFLD (grade II-III) accompanied by Insulin resistance, obesity and abnormal liver function tests (LFT). The accompanied sign and symptoms were heartburn, taste of acid, constipation and moderate weakness. The quality of life assessment was performed with SF-36 questionnaire.<br /><strong>Intervention:</strong> The patient underwent three months of dietary treatment based on Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM).<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Insulin resistance, obesity and LFT levels improved completely in 3 months and grading of fatty liver decreased to I-II. Afterwards the liver improved entirely and remains healthy after 2 years.