Metabolic Liver Inflammation in Obesity

Michael Naafs, A. B.

Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands

Michael Naafs, A. B., Department of Medicine, Naafs International Health Consultancy, Netherlands.

Keywords: Pathological Spectrum; Plasma Level; Triglycerides; Irisin; Oxidative Stress

Abstract

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a common disorder growing in line with theobesity epidemic. Simply fatty liver can be a completely benign condition but can raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cirrhosis and liver cancer, due to metabolic inflammation and scarring. In this mini-review pathogenesis, pathophysiology, course and treatment of NAFLD are discussed.

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