Nutritional Modulation of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Insulin Resistance

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) covers a spectrum of disorders ranging from simple steatosis (non-alcoholic fatty liver, NAFL) to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis. NAFL increases the risk of liver fibrosis. If the liver is fatty due to causes of insulin resistance such as...

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Main Author: Hannele Yki-Järvinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/11/5454