One in four people are living with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a new silent epidemic

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By Lori Alton, staff writer

(Naturalhealth365) Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) currently affects one in four people in the United States. From an infrequently-occurring and little-known condition, NAFLD has morphed into a major epidemic – and is now the most common cause of chronic liver disease in America.

As researchers scramble to identify better methods of prevention and treatment, a first-of-its-kind study reveals nonalcoholic fatty liver disease’s shocking economic impact – and sheds new light on its potentially life-threatening consequences and complications.

Researcher says: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease represents a potential “tsunami” …read more

Source: Natural Health 365

    

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