Abstract:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) constitutes a common pathological condition of the liver, the prevalence of which is currently increasing in western countries. NAFLD is frequently diagnosed in males and its incidence is higher in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Hence, the disease is considered to be the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. A multitude of interconnected risk factors have been described over the years – genetic, hormonal and nutritional, which play im… Show more
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