A Positive Relationship between Betel Nut Chewing and Significant Liver Fibrosis in NAFLD Subjects, but Not in Non-NAFLD Ones

A Positive Relationship between Betel Nut Chewing and Significant Liver Fibrosis in NAFLD Subjects, but Not in Non-NAFLD Ones

Background: Betel nut chewing is associated with oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to explore the association of betel nut chewing with liver fibrosis in subjects with and without nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFL...

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Main Authors: Yu-Tsung Chou, Chung-Hao Li, Zih-Jie Sun, Wei-Chen Shen, Yi-Ching Yang, Feng-Hwa Lu, Chih-Jen Chang, Jin-Shang Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
betel nut
<i>Areca catechu</i>
NAFLD
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
liver fibrosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/914

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