“Not all patients with NAFLD develop serious issues regarding their liver, but addressing this disease early will further reduce your risk.”
How does alcohol related fatty liver disease (ARLD) differ from NAFLD?
“Although the two are similar, NAFLD is not the result of excess alcohol consumption, whilst ARLD is,” Dr Selvapatt pointed out.
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The British Liver Trust explained that liver cells “die” each time the organ filters alcohol from the blood.
It’s true that the liver has the power to heal itself, but it needs extended time away from alcohol to create new cells.
Source: Daily Express
