Reversal of Grade I NAFLD through yogic intervention

Background and objective

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is highly prevalent. Although its early stage causes no harm, advanced stages can lead to further complications. NAFLD is primarily diagnosed through ultrasonography (USG). This case report aims to demonstrate, through a single case, that early-stage NAFLD without the risk of fibrosis can be reversed with yogic intervention within three months.

Methods

The case under investigation was a 45-year-old male who was incidentally diagnosed with asymptomatic Grade I NAFLD through USG. To treat the fatty liver, a three-month yogic therapy was followed. Blood test results, demographic data, USG findings, and noninvasive fibrosis indices and scores were considered clinical evaluation parameters to assess the efficacy of the yogic therapy.

Results

After 3 months of the yogic intervention, USG revealed disappearance of the fatty liver condition. Additionally, blood test results, demographic data, and noninvasive fibrosis indices and scores were also found to be improved.

Conclusions

The case report suggests that yogic therapy may be considered an effective method for managing NAFLD at early stages as demonstrated in a single case.