Fatty Liver Disease: A Hidden Danger to Your Brain?

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A study conducted by the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology, affiliated with King's College London and the University of Lausanne, found a connection between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and brain dysfunction. The accumulation of fat in the liver reduces oxygen flow to the brain and

Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver cells, leading to inflammation and scarring. This can impair liver function and potentially progress to more serious health problems.King’s College London

The research, conducted in collaboration with Inserm and the University of Poitiers in France, involved feeding two different diets to mice. Half of the mice consumed a diet with no more than 10% fat in their calorie intake, while the other half’s calorie intake contained 55% fat; intended to resemble a diet of processed foods and sugary drinks.

“It is very concerning to see the effect that fat accumulation in the liver can have on the brain, especially because it often starts off mild and can exist silently for many years without people knowing they have it,” said lead author Dr. Anna Hadjihambi, sub-team lead in the Liver-Brain Axis group at the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology and honorary lecturer at King’s College London.

 

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