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Episode #281. With nearly a quarter of the world's population estimated to be affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), understanding its intricacies is crucial. Join me as Dr Alan Flanagan helps unravel the complexities of NAFLD, breaks down its wider health ramifications, and offers insights on managing and living with the condition. We discuss: Introduction to Fatty Liver Disease (00:00) Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Its Development (02:27) Risk Factors: Gender Differences in Fatty Liver Disease Development (09:33) The Science of Hepatic Fat Oxidation (14:45) Consequences and Effects of Fatty Liver Disease (20:25) Identifying Symptoms of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (25:54) Risk Assessment: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Premenopausal Women (29:33) Energy Toxicity and Misconceptions about BMI (34:50) Linking Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Type 2 Diabetes (48:34) Liver Changes During Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Progression (1:02:16) Str