70-Year-Old Reverses Stage 3 Fatty Liver in 3 Months

A 70-year-old man from Thane has achieved a remarkable reversal of his stage-3 fatty liver diagnosis within a three-month period. Hiren Bose underwent regular physiotherapy sessions three times a week at Jaslok Hospital, commuting via local trains and cabs despite Mumbai's monsoon. His commitment paid off as his hepatologist, Dr. Aabha Nagral, confirmed the absence of both liver fat and scar tissue, a condition previously thought difficult to reverse.

Beyond his physiotherapy regimen, Bose also adopted a dietary change, adding a spoonful of green jackfruit flour to his daily curd. This approach was inspired by an endocrinologist who had success treating fatty liver patients with this ingredient. Doctors emphasize that lifestyle changes, including improved diet with more fiber and protein, are crucial for managing Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Liver Disease (MASLD). Other patients, like astrologer Preeti Tripathi and techie Ravindra, have also seen positive results through similar lifestyle interventions.

While significant improvement is possible, Dr. Nagral noted that stage-4 cirrhosis remains irreversible. The widespread prevalence of fatty liver in India, affecting nearly a third of adults and linked to conditions like obesity and diabetes, underscores the importance of these findings. The condition is projected to become a primary cause for liver transplants.