India, April 28 -- Nearly 30% to 33% of the global adult population is now affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently renamed Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). In India, the situation is particularly concerning, and a significant subset already shows signs of liver stiffening, or fibrosis, a key early step towards more severe liver damage. Fatty liver disease now affects nearly 4 in 10 adults, with even higher numbers in urban populations. This makes it critical to understand the hidden, non-alcohol-related causes that damage the liver.

What are the 5 signs of liver damage? Pathologist Dr Sonal Saxena shares five key reasons beyond alcohol that may harm your liver:

Poor diet and exce...