It is known that the abuse of alcohol and fatty foods increases the likelihood of developing various diseases. One of the serious diseases is fatty liver. In this case, the tissues of the organ turn into adipose tissue.
It is important to note that genetics is of great importance in this case. People who take care of their health, and even those who eat right, may get sick more often due to a predisposition to fatty liver.
Experts have found that there is a mutation in the genes that prevents a person from getting sick with fatty hepatosis. 46 volunteers participated in this experiment. Scientists carefully studied their medical books and reviewed blood and DNA tests.
The results surprised many. People who have a mutation in the gene that is responsible for the HSD17B13 protein are less likely to suffer from this disease. Moreover, scientists argue that junk food and alcohol have almost no detrimental effect on their organs.
The likelihood of developing cirrhosis in drinkers is reduced by 73%. Due to this mutation, the occurrence of the disease due to alcohol consumption is reduced by 53%, and in those who lead a normal life, but also have this gene – by 30%.
If in the future scientists can develop a drug that eliminates fatty liver, they can save the lives of many patients.