Research has found a link between smoking and increased sugar consumption and liver disease. Even though people with these habits may not be consuming alcohol, they are still at a higher risk of liver damage which may eventually lead to liver failure.

Medical experts have stressed that if people suffering from liver related problems alter their lifestyles, it can have a positive impact on their health.

Liver diseases are among the most common illnesses around the world. Researchers stress that this problem is going to get worse in the coming times. The reasons for this disease include consumption of more fat in the diet, obesity, diabetes coupled with decreasing physical activity levels among people around the world.

Doctors have found that fructose which is found in soft drinks can lead to hepatic fibrosis in people. The consumption of these soft drinks on the rise in developing countries where more and more people are consuming these drinks regularly.

Data has shown that increased fructose consumption lead to reduced hepatic steatosis while increasing fibrosis stage (P<0.05). It also leads to a higher risk of hepatic inflammation and hepatocyte ballooning among older people.

Health experts have argued that the increasing rates of obesity have also made liver disease a more common ailment. But the good news is that the damage can be reversed by adopting a better lifestyle and eating a more balanced diet rich in proteins and minerals.