More than half of the adults living in the UK are obese or overweight, recent figures reveal. It is also estimated that 1 in 3 have early-stage non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
According to Liverpool Echo, NAFLD is the term doctors use for for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It's usually seen in people who are overweight or obese - with around 63 percent of adult living in the UK falling in that category.
Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis, if it gets worse, according to the NHS website. It adds that having high levels of fat in your liver can also mean an increased risk for serious health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
