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People with long-term alcohol problems have way more of a protein called FGF-21 in their blood — over five times higher — than people without those issues, so it might help doctors spot chronic drinking.
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The study found that people with alcohol use disorder have much higher levels of a protein called FGF-21 than those without, which matches the claim.
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