Probiotics for NAFLD

[Pommies]

Hello. I’ve just read about probiotics being beneficial to liver health, particularly with fatty liver and steatosis. Just wondered if any has been recommended probiotics? Thanks

[Sunnyskies33]

I would like to know this too. I take them occasionally but not regularly though I eat Greek yogurt 4-5 days a week too. And I " feed" the yogurt by having it with seeds and berries. I read once that an imbalance of healthy bacteria in the gut can have a negative impact on the liver but I don't know what science is behind it or whether taking probiotics is recommended or not. I just saw my GI and wish I'd thought to ask!

[Sunnyskies33 in reply to Sunnyskies33]

I would ask doctor before taking. I like to get what I can from foods if possible because it feels safer as long as they are healthy liver foods anyway.

[QuietButBold]

This week I was reading a Harvard Health Publishing article about probiotics (STAYING HEALTHY How to get more probiotics July 26, 2023). The following quote caught my attention - as I am keen to include probiotic foods in my diet - rather than by the tubs / bottles of prepared probiotics:

"On the upside, there are many types of fermented foods from which to choose, so there is

a good chance you can find something you will enjoy.

The most common fermented foods that naturally contain probiotics, or have probiotics

added to them, include yogurt, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, pickles, miso, tempeh,

kimchi, sourdough bread and some cheeses.

Yogurt is considered the go-to player of probiotic foods because it has a flavor and

texture that's generally appealing to Western palates. The number and type of bacteria

species can vary depending on the yogurt brand. The probiotic content of yogurt

products can range from 90 billion to 500 billion CFU per serving. (CFU stands for

colony- forming units, which is how many bacteria are able to divide and form colonies.)

Look for the words "live and active cultures" on the label.

How to use: Yogurt is easy to add to your diet. Besides having it for breakfast or a midday

snack, you can substitute yogurt whenever you use mayonnaise in egg salad or potato

salad, or in almost any baking recipe. Yogurt also can be the basis for sauces, salad

dressings, or marinades."

Some of those article suggestions sounded to me; pragmatic, affordable and achievable - I shall try out layering into my diet a few of the ideas - over the coming weeks / months (not everything all at once ...in case that might provoke ...an unintended GI outcome).

[Sunnyskies33 in reply to QuietButBold]

I use nonfat plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream!