Obesity: Weight gain, especially belly fat, is the main route to fatty liver.
Insulin Resistance: In people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, the liver cells have difficulty processing fat and it accumulates there.
Improper eating habits:
Sugar and sweet drinks: High levels of fructose in bakery products and soft drinks are directly 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: Increased 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.
