Fatty Liver Reason

Fatty liver — also known as hepatic steatosis — occurs when too much fat builds up in liver cells. There are two main types:

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – not related to alcohol

  • Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) – caused by heavy alcohol use

⚠️ Common Causes of Fatty Liver

🥤 1. Poor Diet / Overnutrition

  • High intake of sugary foods, refined carbs (white bread, pasta), and trans fats

  • Overeating leads to fat accumulation in the liver

⚖️ 2. Obesity

  • Strongly linked to fatty liver, especially abdominal (belly) fat

  • Increases insulin resistance, which promotes fat storage in the liver

🍺 3. Alcohol Consumption

  • Excess alcohol stresses liver cells and leads to fat buildup (AFLD)

🧬 4. Insulin Resistance / Type 2 Diabetes

  • Causes more fat to be stored in liver cells

  • Common in people with metabolic syndrome

🩸 5. High Cholesterol / Triglycerides

  • Imbalanced blood fats contribute to liver fat storage

🧪 6. Medications and Toxins

  • Some drugs (e.g. steroids, methotrexate, tamoxifen) can cause fatty liver

🛌 7. Sedentary Lifestyle

  • Lack of exercise promotes weight gain and metabolic dysfunction

⚖️ 8. Rapid Weight Loss / Malnutrition

  • Can also paradoxically cause fatty liver due to stress on metabolism

Less Common Causes

  • Genetics (family history)

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

  • Sleep apnea

  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

✅ Prevention & Reversal

  • Lose weight gradually (5–10% of body weight can reverse NAFLD)

  • Exercise regularly (aerobic + resistance training)

  • Eat a liver-friendly diet (Mediterranean, low-carb, low-sugar)

  • Limit alcohol

  • Manage diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure

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