Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver - Therapies in Ayurvedic Medicines

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal practice. The present review includes translational research characterizing obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). We reviewed published research on improving function through Ayurvedic medicine by searching electronic databases (Medline, Embase) using terms such as: Ayurveda, obesity, NAFLD, NASH, the effect of exercise interventions in obesity, change in body composition. We aim to (1) determine the immuno-pathology of liver damage due to imbalance in diet and life style, (2) examine the role of behavior in the development of obesity and NAFLD-NASH. Special accent is put on Ayurveda recommendations.