Liver Metabolism and Fatty Liver Disease - Bog

About 30% of the general population suffers from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and the incidence of more serious fatty liver disorders increases with obesity. This volume discusses the current understanding of the development of fatty liver disease and reviews its clinical aspects. Expert contributors discuss the absorption and metabolism of fat in the liver and summarize research findings regarding the impact of oxidative stress, inflammation, and nutrition on the disease development and progression.