The associations between modifiable risk factors and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A comprehensive Mendelian randomization study.

Jiarong XieHangkai HuangZhening LiuYouming LiChaohui Yu Lei Xu Cheng-Fu Xu

Published in: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (2022)

Genetically predicted alcohol frequency, elevated serum liver enzymes, poor physical condition, obesity traits, T2DM, and hypertension were associated with an increased risk of NAFLD, whereas higher education and HDL-cholesterol were associated with a decreased risk of NAFLD.

Keyphrases

risk factors
blood pressure
metabolic syndrome
healthcare
insulin resistance
type diabetes
physical activity
weight loss
mental health
weight gain
gene expression
high fat diet induced
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
body mass index
alcohol consumption
dna methylation
low density lipoprotein