Myth 1- “Fatty liver only affects overweight people.”
What studies show: Obesity is a major risk for fatty liver, however, lean people can also develop it. A large systematic review in the Journal of Hepatology found that around 25 % were lean rather than overweight/obese had fatty liver.
Myth 2- “Supplements or detox drinks can cure fatty liver.”
What studies show: Mayo Clinic emphasises supplements can help improve liver health, but they are not a substitute for evidence based cure. They are beneficial when incorporated with healthy lifestyle changes. Major health institution John Hopkins Medicine notes that liver detox products have no strong clinical database and sometimes they can even cause more harm.
Myth 3- “Only older adults can get fatty liver”
What studies show: It is a common claim that fatty liver disease only affects people in the older age groups. A systematic review in the PLOS One Journal found that in general population studies, about 7.6% of children and adolescents (ages 1–19) had NAFLD. This shows that even children can get fatty liver.
