Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease in healthy weight individuals
Nahum Méndez-Sánchez,
Willem Pieter Brouwer,
Frank Lammert
et al.
Abstract:Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is an increasing public health problem, affecting one third of the global population. Contrary to conventional wisdom, MAFLD is not exclusive to obese or overweight individuals. Epidemiological studies have revealed a remarkable prevalence among healthy weight individuals, leading investigations into the genetic, lifestyle, and dietary factors that contribute to the development of MAFLD in this population. This shift in perspective requires reconside… Show more
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