• Gastroenterologist Vivian Asamoah warns that consuming just one soda a day can lead to advanced fatty liver disease, even in young, healthy individuals as early as age 30, due to the liver often not showing early warning signs.
• Dr. Asamoah cites a study indicating that 5-7 years of daily soda consumption can lead to fatty liver disease, liver scarring, and inflammation, emphasizing that fatty liver disease is not just an older person's problem.
• She recommends replacing soda with healthier alternatives like water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea to protect liver health and mentions the FDA's recent approval of a GLP-1 medication for MASLD, while stressing the importance of prevention.