Fatty liver? But I don’t even drink!

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More and more non-drinkers are being diagnosed with NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease), and the reason is simple — it’s directly linked to lifestyle. You don’t need to drink alcohol to damage your liver. Too much sugar, fat, stress, and prolonged sitting can do it too. Some of the most common triggers include a junk or high-carb diet, belly fat and obesity, insulin resistance or diabetes, high cholesterol, and a sedentary lifestyle. The challenge is that NAFLD often shows no symptoms in its early stages — most people don’t even know they have it until it becomes serious. Simple blood tests and a liver scan can detect it early. And a few small changes can go a long way in prevention. Eat clean, move more, sleep well, and don’t skip your regular health checkups. Take care of your liver — even if you don’t drink!