Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nutrition: A Literature Review
Journal Title: Advances in Food Technology and Nutritional Sciences - Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as a well-known disease which is determined by without using alcohol. There is high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver in the community and this condition potentially can progress to hepatic cirrhosis and hepatic defect.1-3 In developed country, it is estimated that 20% to 30% of adult populations have nonalcoholic fatty liver.4-8 50% of diabetic people and approximately 80% of obese people with morbidity obesity are having non-alcoholic fatty liver.6,9-10 Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver in Western countries is likely concurrent with epidemic obesity and also it is associated with metabolic disorders.5,11-14 Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver usually have insulin resistance. 14-19 The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver has been increased in individuals who have normal body mass index (BMI). However, these people have central obesity and latent insulin resistance.17,18,20,21 In epidemiologic studies, these patients with normal weight have unhealthy diet.22-24
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Mehdi Foroughi
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