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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Critique 043: Frequent moderate drinking of alcohol is associated with a lower risk of fatty liver disease – 23 May 2011



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Background: Excessive alcohol consumption is a leading cause of cirrhosis and other serious types of liver disease. On the other hand, the most common liver disease in many populations, fatty liver disease, is associated primarily with obesity and other features of the metabolic syndrome. And recent reports have consistently shown that moderate alcohol intake may not only not increase the risk, but may actually decrease the risk of this common disease.  > > > >   Read More