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Advanced Liver Disease Main Forums => Advanced Liver Disease => Topic started by: Hep Editors on January 10, 2018, 10:16:31 am

Title: Alcohol Use and Metabolic Factors Work in Concert to Drive Liver Disease
Post by: Hep Editors on January 10, 2018, 10:16:31 am

The level of an individual’s alcohol intake works hand in hand with various metabolic factors, such as LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance, to drive severe liver disease.

Metabolic syndrome encompasses a cluster of conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, excess belly fat and high triglycerides. The syndrome is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.

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