A number of genetic variations in human have been linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The condition leads to fat accumulating in the liver, which can cause liver inflammation as well as permanent liver damage. It is associated with obesity, hypertension and problems with the body’s regulation of glucose.
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