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How bad for you is drinking alcohol every single day (or night)? And is it worse than binge drinking? We asked a doctor what drinking everyday does to you.
Am I at risk?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is caused by a build-up of fat in your liver. No one is certain why this happens. Many doctors believe that it’s linked to the way your body responds to the hormone insulin – this is called insulin resistance, says Bupa.
According to the health body, you may be more at risk of getting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease if:
You’re overweight, especially if you carry extra weight around your middle
You have type 2 diabetes
You have high blood pressure (hypertension)
You have high levels of fats in your bloodstream – known as hyperlipidaemia