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NASH Causes
What causes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?
Experts don't know why some people get a buildup of fat in their liver and some don't. They do know that NAFLD is often linked to a group of health conditions called metabolic syndrome, which includes:
- Obesity.
- Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
- High cholesterol and high triglycerides.
- High blood pressure.
Most people who have NAFLD also have one or more of these health problems. But NAFLD can occur in people who have none of these conditions.