This Is How Long It Takes Your Liver to Return to Normal From Drinking

Day 14: Fat Deposits Pack Their Bags

Medical diagram showing progression from healthy liver to fatty liver, fibrosis, and cirrhosis stages of alcohol-related liver damage.
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At two weeks, fatty deposits in your liver may begin to slowly clear out. Alcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common alcohol-related damage, often shows early signs of improvement by this point. Your liver’s lipid metabolism returns to normal, meaning better nutrient absorption and more efficient energy production. Blood tests typically show liver enzymes like ALT and AST starting their journey toward normal ranges, showing how your liver begins its recovery process after you stop drinking. Your liver spent months accumulating fat, and now it’s ready for spring cleaning.