Symptoms, conditions and causes
Why does a fatty liver have no symptoms?
25% of the world population (adults only) has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 40% of the US population (adults only) actually has non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It’s very common, but in most cases, there are no symptoms.
There are two types of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease:
1. Fat only
2. Fat and inflammation
The symptoms of a fatty liver don’t typically show up for many years. The situation often goes from a fatty liver to an inflamed fatty liver to cirrhosis. But, you might not know you have a fatty liver and take action until you have symptoms, which could be too late.
• 90% of obese people have NAFLD
• 60% of diabetics have NAFLD
• 20% of people with normal weight have NAFLD, with the majority also having insulin resistance
Insulin converts glucose to triglycerides. I believe high levels of insulin are what’s causing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Carbohydrates (especially fructose and omega 6 fatty acids) are what’s behind high insulin.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic fatty liver disease have different causes but the same effects. This could mean that fructose, omega-6 fatty acids, and other refined carbohydrates have a very similar effect as alcohol on the liver.
Last updated: Jul 24, 2023 14:09 PM