The effects of intermittent fasting diet in comparison with low-calorie diet on lipid profile, glycemic status, and liver fibrosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD): a study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver disease characterized by an increase in fat in liver cells. The outbreak of NAFLD is estimated to be 32.4% worldwide, with higher rates in Asia and Iran. Nutritional factors such as excessive calorie intake, high fruct...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Karimi, Maryam Mofidi Nejad, Camellia Akhgarjand, Amir Ali Sohrabpour, Hossein Poustchi, Hossein Imani, Hamed Mohammadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00794-x