Growth hormone improves NAFLD in obese patients without disturbing glycemic control
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-07-30 14:30 GMT | Update On 2023-07-31 04:45 GMT
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In persons with overweight/obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), growth hormone (GH) treatment improves hepatic steatosis without affecting glycemic measurements, says an article published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Overweight and obesity are linked to a lack of relative growth hormone, which has been linked to the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD is a degenerative condition for which there are no viable therapies. As a result, Laura Dichtel and colleagues undertook this trial with the premise that GH treatment would diminish hepatic steatosis in those who were overweight/obese and had NAFLD.
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