Liver disease is rampant and often undiagnosed. While we all know that heart disease is a top cause of death, liver troubles often precede cardiovascular ones.
Moreover, these issues are largely preventable. Before picturing big scary life style changes, think about awareness and prevention. We want you to outsmart your own risks, and perhaps warn a friend. Or two.
Does any of of these sound like you or a loved one?
You're young and assume liver problems only affect older people with a long history of heavy drinking, You don't realize that damage can start early due to a variety of preventable reasons, not just alcohol.
You think that "no family history means I'm safe", missing that lifestyle, environmental factors, and even one-off events (such as medical treatment or supplement overdose) have a huge impact, and genetics are only part of the picture.
If you're scratching your head over some of these, you're right, How would you even know?
Well, one of our main points is ... start by knowing more. Start by taking our quiz. Enjoy.