The liver is an incredibly important organ that plays a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy. It helps with many essential functions, such as digesting food, removing harmful substances, storing nutrients, and controlling cholesterol levels. When people think about things that can harm the liver, alcohol is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, new research suggests that some common food and drinks, which might seem harmless, could actually be just as damaging to our liver as alcohol.
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Recently, medical experts have become more aware of a condition called “nonalcoholic fatty liver disease” (NAFLD) and a more serious form of it called “nonalcoholic steatohepatitis” (NASH). These conditions are quickly becoming some of the most common chronic liver diseases around the world.
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