Fatty liver is not “benign.” You can have fatty liver even with normal labs and no symptoms—but over time it can silently progress to inflammation (MASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. It’s also closely linked to type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease—which means the liver is often a marker of deeper metabolic trouble, not an isolated issue. Common risks that accelerate damage: • Excess visceral fat • Poorly controlled blood sugar • Sedentary lifestyle • U