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Please advise! how much alcohol does it take to cause fatty liver disease?
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Fatty liver disease: The most common cause of fatty liver disease is being overweight. Excess glucose is stored as glycogen primarily in the liver. Etoh can contribute to fatty liver due to the excess carbohydrates being consumed.
Answered 9/28/2020
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