The effects of moderate alcohol consumption on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Hyunwoo Oh, Won Sohn, Yong Kyun Cho
Abstract
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is accepted as a counterpart to alcohol-related liver disease because it is defined as hepatic steatosis without excessive use of alcohol. However, the definition of moderate alcohol consumption, as well as whether moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial or detrimental, remains controversial. In this review, the findings of clinical studies to date with high-quality evidence regarding the effects of moderate alcohol consumption in NAFLD patients were compared and summarized.
Topics & Concepts
Fatty liverSteatosisAlcoholAlcoholic liver diseaseMedicineAlcohol consumptionAlcoholic fatty liverDiseaseInternal medicineAlcohol and healthEthanolExcessive alcohol consumptionGastroenterologyLiver diseaseAlcoholic hepatitisBiologyBiochemistryCirrhosisLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentAlcohol Consumption and Health EffectsDiet, Metabolism, and Disease