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Sister is obese but if she makes lifestyle changes can non alcoholic fatty liver disease be reversible?

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Yes: Yes, indeed. Weight loss and metabolic control can considerably help nash, and it is important to do this before the inflammation of NASH becomes cirrhosis.

Answered 12/30/2019

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A member asked:

Sister is obese but if she makes lifestyle changes can non alcoholic fatty liver disease be reversible?

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Dr. Philip Kern answered

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