Fatty liver is not just about alcohol, gastroenterologist explains

Fatty liver can develop even in people who never drink, often without symptoms. Known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), it affects an estimated 30% of adults worldwide, per a 2023 Hepatology analysis. Dr Vineet Kumar Gupta of ShardaCare-Healthcity says insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, excess weight, sugary drinks and inactivity raise the risk.