Save the liver

Where is the liver located?

It’s nestled in the top right portion of your abdomen, just under the ribcage, tucked up with the stomach.[2] Blood flows straight from your stomach and intestines into the liver,[2] which serves as a gatekeeper of the nutrients and chemicals the body absorbs from its guts.

Why is the liver important?

You probably don’t give your liver much thought, and that’s completely normal. In fact, many people don’t know where it is exactly, or what it does.

What is MASLD?

Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is a form of liver disease.[4] It’s a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver due to metabolic issues like obesity and diabetes, which can lead to permanent liver damage and severe health problems if not addressed.[4] Its prevalence is growing rapidly worldwide.[3] MA Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Metabolic dysfunction means there is an.

What can happen if MASLD is untreated?

The liver is so important to overall health that if it is struggling, the rest of the body struggles too.[2,3,4,5] 1 Healthy liver A healthy liver works quietly and without specific warning signs.

Who is at greater risk of getting MASLD?

Depending on things like age, genes, lifestyle choices (e.g. eating, alcohol, activity levels, smoking) and/or other conditions, some people are more likely to get MASLD than others.[3,4,5] From the following options, select all that apply to you.