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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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Dr. Philip Kern
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Endocrinology 45 years experience
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.
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