Researchers from the United States and Sweden conducted a population-based cohort study and based on study results have concluded individuals with celiac disease are at increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease compared to the general population.
CONCLUSION: (posted on PubMed.com)
“Individuals with celiac disease are at increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease compared to the general population. Excess risks were highest in the first year after celiac disease diagnosis, but persisted through 15 years beyond diagnosis with celiac disease.”
To read more on the Study methods and results, view PubMed posting HERE.
If you have been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, be sure to get tested for Celiac Disease. If diagnosed with Celiac, discuss follow-up liver testing with your primary care physician.
