Orlistat with low carb diet reduces liver fat content in MAFLD patients
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-02-20 06:15 GMT | Update On 2023-02-20 06:29 GMT
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A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that both orlistat and experimental high-protein/lower-carbohydrate diet were effective in reducing liver steatosis in Asian patients with obesity and Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Excessive fat accumulates in the liver in MAFLD, leading to inflammation and damage. Losing weight through lifestyle interventions, such as changes in diet and physical activity, is the first-line treatment for MAFLD. However, compliance with such interventions can be low, making it challenging to achieve and maintain weight loss.
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