Fotolia_35219278_XS-slimModern life takes a heavy toll on the liver. Alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, environmental toxins. Every day, we assault this vital organ with one damaging chemical after another, expecting it to process it all and detoxify our systems without complaining. Here’s a sobering thought for you. It is possible to develop cirrhosis of the liver, a potentially life-threatening condition, without consuming a drop of alcohol. Did you know that even being overweight can bring on symptoms of liver disease? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fatty deposits accumulate in the liver for reasons not involving chronic alcohol abuse. Excess fat around the liver can cause inflammation and scarring, a condition known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) the most severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. A major contributor to the development of cirrhosis of the liver, NASH has been found ...
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