Can Zinc Supplementation Attenuate High Fat Diet-Induced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

Can Zinc Supplementation Attenuate High Fat Diet-Induced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

The pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent chronic liver disease, is associated with zinc deficiency. Previous studies show zinc supplementation improves steatosis and glucose metabolism, but its therapeutic effects in patients with established NAFLD remain unc...

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Main Authors: Oluwanifemi Esther Bolatimi, Kimberly Z. Head, Jianzhu Luo, Tyler C. Gripshover, Qian Lin, Ngozi V. Adiele, Walter H. Watson, Caitlin Wilkerson, Lu Cai, Matthew C. Cave, Jamie L. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
high fat diet
liver injury
essential micronutrient
zinc supplementation
therapeutic agent
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/2/1763

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