What happens to your liver when you eat too much sugar?

World Liver Day: Surprisingly, you don’t need a diet full of greasy food for fatty liver – too many carbs and sweets, a common issue in India, can be just as detrimental
Are you taking care of your liver? (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
Written by Dr Harikumar R Nair
We all know that too much sugar can be harmful to our health. It is often associated with diabetes or heart disease. But did you know that excess sugar in diet takes a toll on the liver health too?