MAFLD Beyond BMI - Lean but not low risk.

In this episode of the LiverHealthPOD John, Will and Paul discuss "Lean MAFLD". These patients may not fit the typical metabolic stereotype, but they can still progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis. which challenges the outdated assumption that fatty liver disease is simply a consequence of obesity.

People with a “normal” BMI can still develop significant hepatic steatosis and inflammation, often driven by a combination of genetic susceptibility, visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, and environmental factors.

Find out more in this episode.

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