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Millions of people live with fatty liver disease without even realizing it. You don’t need to be overweight to have it—it can affect children, teens, and adults alike.
Common risk factors include extra weight, high triglycerides or LDL cholesterol, diabetes or pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, and diets heavy in processed foods like white bread, sugary cereals, and packaged snacks.
Why the Liver Matters
The liver is one of the body’s hardest-working organs. It filters toxins from the blood, produces bile to break down fats, removes waste like bilirubin and cholesterol, metabolizes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, stores glycogen for energy, and holds essential vitamins and minerals. It even produces proteins such as albumin and clotting factors that keep us alive.
When visceral fat builds up around the organs—especially the liver—it creates inflammation that can spread throughout the body. If you struggle with stubborn belly fat, chronic digestive issues, fatigue, or low energy, a fatty liver may be to blame.
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