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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Waking up between 1 am and 4 am could signal liver risk

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease refers to the presence of fatty cells inside the liver. This can become troublesome when the presence of these fatty cells limits the proper functioning of the liver, causing build-up of toxic waste in the body. You may not be able to identify the condition in the initial stages, however, this alarming sign during sleep could indicate your liver is at risk.