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Will losing 8 lbs a month make a fatty liver worse?

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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

Probably not: Though rapid weight loss may worsen fatty liver in some, in the long run it is likely the most beneficial thing you can do.

Answered 10/12/2012

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