Fatty liver: role of inflammation and fatty acid nutrition

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a wide spectrum of liver damage, ranging from simple steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), advanced fibrosis, and cirrhosis. NAFLD is strongly associated with insulin resistance and is defined by accumulation of liver fat >5% per live...

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Main Author: Byrne, Christopher D. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2010-04.
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