Obesity: Weight gain, especially belly fat, is the main cause of fatty liver.
Insulin Resistance: In people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, liver cells have difficulty processing fat and fat accumulates there.
Unhealthy Eating Habits:
Sugar and Sweet Drinks: High levels of fructose in soft drinks and bakery products are harmful to the liver.
Processed Foods: Flour, fast food, and fried foods cause fat to accumulate in the liver.
High Cholesterol/Triglycerides in the Blood: High levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood impair liver function.
Lack of exercise: A sedentary lifestyle seriously affects liver health.
Other health problems: People with hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to develop fatty liver.
Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption impairs the liver’s natural ability to break down fat.
