Ethanol induces steatosis by modifying various phases in the hepatic processing of fatty acids, incorporating their uptake from plasma, their use as fuel substrates, and their egestion as a triglyceride.
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Alcoholic steatohepatitis occurs due to excessive consumption of alcohol, whereas non-alcoholic steatohepatitis occurs due to excessive fat buildup in the liver.