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What is MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver diseas

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MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)

MASLD is a buildup of extra fat in the liver linked to metabolic problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, formerly called NAFLD or fatty liver disease.
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In 2023, liver experts renamed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to MASLD.
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Why it matters

Fatty liver is common in people who qualify for GLP-1 treatment and often improves with weight loss.

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MASLD is a buildup of extra fat in the liver linked to metabolic problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, formerly called NAFLD or

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