Diabetes, hypertension or excess fat on the abdomen with the risk of alcoholic fatty liver disease is doubled. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Southern California. The results of the study were published there magazine Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH).
About 40 thousand people participated in the study. They said how often and quantity of alcoholic beverages consume. In addition, all volunteers have access to medical cards and some reported the presence of chronic diseases.
The results have shown that alcohol abuse in people with high blood pressure, diabetes or abdominal obesity increases the risk of fatty liver disease. Scientists have announced that excessive fat accumulation in the liver could lead to inflammation and the formation of scars that limit the function of the organ. In the absence of treatment, normal body tissue will continue to replace the bond. This pathology is known as cirrhosis.
According to the researchers, fat, excess blood sugar and hypertension on the abdomen increase the destructive effect of alcohol and accelerate fat accumulation in liver cells. Scientists thought that such a dangerous effect shows itself with two servings of alcohol in women and daily consumption of four servings in men.
In the United States, some of the alcohol is 14 g of ethanol. This amount is found in two cups of wine, 250-350 ml beer or a cup (cup) in a strong drink.
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Source: Gazeta
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