Finally, it acts as a lipotropic agent that prevents the liver from storing excess fat and reduces cholesterol by stimulating the production of lecithin. It is one of the compounds that promotes the breakdown of fat and affects the level of gluothathione which plays a critical role in keeping out toxins. The liver as a filter is the detoxifier of the body and these compounds help to keep toxins out of the cells. Good sources of methionine are eggs, fish, meat, and milk. Methionine is not available from plant sources.
Nutritional support is essential for the treatment of fatty liver disease.
First and foremost there must be a change in diet away from high fat high energy foods. It is important to change the diet to one that is much lower in fat. Ideally an organic formulated diet that has lower fat and lower protein should be started as soon as the diagnosis of fatty liver disease is made. Along with this every effort should be made to increase the bird's daily exercise. Every effort should be made to work with your avian veterinarian to reverse the effects of fatty liver disease.