After many nights of staying up late and drinking alcohol to watch football, Anh Tuan, 51, experienced elevated liver enzymes and was diagnosed with acute hepatitis.
Fatty liver can overwhelm the liver's lipid metabolism, promoting the production of free radicals that damage DNA, leading to liver scarring and liver cancer.
Hepatitis viruses, fatty liver, excessive alcohol consumption, or medication side effects can all increase pressure on the liver, leading to elevated liver enzymes.
Fasting to reduce liver fat, consuming excessive "detoxifying" fruits, or completely cutting out fats can be counterproductive, leading to increased liver fat accumulation and a higher risk of complications.