ArticleJHEP reports : innovation in hepatology2026
Binge drinking acutely induces hepatic steatosis which is readily reversible: A real-world observational study in healthy adults.
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Background & Aims: Binge drinking is a common pattern of alcohol intake often considered particularly harmful. However, its immediate effects on the development of hepatic steatosis and early alcohol-related liver injury are not well established. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of binge drinking on the liver and its reversibility in healthy individuals. Methods: Healthy adults were studied in a real-world setting before, the day after, and 10 days after attending a 3-day festival. The participants were alcohol abstinent 1 week prior to the first visit and between the last two visits. Each visit included liver MRI-proton density fat fraction and elastography, and blood tests. Alcohol and food intake were self-reported during the festival, and blood alcohol concentration was measured once daily. Results: Fifteen participants (9 male, 6 female) aged 36 ± 5 years with a BMI of 23.2 ± 2.7 kg/m Conclusions: Three days of recreational binge drinking increased liver fat content and stiffness in most participants. This early consequence of excessive alcohol intake was resolved after 10 days of abstinence, suggesting that the acute hepatic effects of binge drinking are readily reversible if followed by short-term abstinence. Impact and implications: Binge drinking is considered a high-risk pattern of alcohol intake associated with various health hazards, yet its immediate effects on the liver are not well understood. This study provides direct real-world evidence that one episode of binge drinking (3 days) can acutely induce hepatic steatosis in healthy individuals, particularly those with subclinical metabolic dysfunction. Importantly, all consequences of binge drinking were normalised following 10 days of alcohol abstinence. These findings offer timely insight into the health risks of recreational binge drinking and contribute knowledge with potential implications for public health messaging and recommendations, clinical guidance, and alcohol policies.
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