Obese Individuals
Obesity is the primary cause of fatty liver. The accumulation of fat in the liver is directly proportional to body weight, so the more overweight a person is, the more likely they are to develop fatty liver.
People Who Lose Weight Rapidly
Excessive dieting, a diet consisting only of vegetables with no meat, malnutrition, intense exercise, or other rapid weight loss methods can lead to insufficient glucose for breakdown in the body. This results in a significant increase in fat breakdown within a short period.
Malnourished Individuals
When there is a lack of protein in the body, lipid substances cannot be converted into lipoproteins to enter the bloodstream, causing them to accumulate in liver cells and form fatty liver.
Diabetics
There is a close relationship between diabetes and fatty liver, with each condition influencing the other. Without proper control, these two diseases can easily lead to a vicious cycle.
People Who Abuse Drugs
Drugs need to be detoxified in the liver once they enter the body. Some drugs or chemical toxins can harm the liver and interfere with lipoprotein metabolism. Long-term abuse increases the likelihood of drug-induced fatty liver.
Alcohol Drinkers
Alcohol is metabolized in the liver. Ethanol and its metabolite acetaldehyde have certain toxic effects on liver cells, leading to disruptions in liver fat metabolism and the formation of fatty liver.