NAFLD

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NAFLD (uncountable)

(pathology) Initialism of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a spectrum of disorders characterized by predominantly macrovesicular hepatic steatosis occurring in individuals in the absence of significant alcohol consumption.
Synonym: MAFLD (“metabolic (dysfunction)-associated fatty liver disease”)
Hyponyms: NAFL (“non-alcoholic fatty liver”), NASH (“non-alcoholic steatohepatitis”)

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases in the United States. Source: Internet

Second, visceral adiposity is related to an accumulation of fat in the liver, a condition known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Source: Internet

NAFLD is expected to become the leading cause of liver transplantation in the next two decades. Source: Internet

Researchers say if current trends continue for another 20 years, the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is expected to increase by 50% by 2030. Source: Internet

In addition, you'll want to limit your total fructose consumption to less than 15 grams per day (same as those with NAFLD). Source: Internet

Worldwide, the estimated prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma related to NAFLD is 15–30%. citation NASH is thought to be the primary cause of cirrhosis in approximately 25% of patients in the United States, representing 1–2% of the general population. Source: Internet

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