Healing Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease is the most common type of liver disease seen in the world today.

Some people with fatty liver disease simply have excess fat in the liver. Although not normal, it's not serious if it doesn't lead to inflammation or damage. However, once there's a build-up of fat, the liver becomes vulnerable to injury. Others have what's called non-alcoholic steatohepatisis (NASH). NASH can lead to permanent liver damage and cirrhosis.

Both types of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are becoming more common. Up to 20% of adults have either fatty liver or NASH. The most common causes of fatty liver disease are obesity and diabetes mellitus.