‘Doctor, I don’t drink alcohol… so why do I have fatty liver?’

Many people are surprised to learn that fatty liver can occur even if you do not take alcohol at all. It is called Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), and it is closely linked to metabolic health – things like weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.

The tricky part?

Most people feel completely fine.

They only find out during a scan.

The good news is that when caught early, this condition can often be controlled and sometimes even improved with proper lifestyle changes.

If you have been told you have fatty liver:

• Do not panic but, do not ignore it.

• Start making informed changes.

I’ve shared a more detailed explanation for those who would like to read further here https://chatwithdrketch.com/2018/07/05/hlwdk-daily-health-tips-fatty-liver/.

Have you or someone you know been told they have fatty liver despite not drinking alcohol?

Let’s talk in the comments.

— Dr Ketch