Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is on the rise globally. It is currently one of the most prevalent liver diseases and one of the world’s important public health problems. At present, there is no consensus on a pharmacological treatment for MAFLD. By con...

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Main Authors: Yuji Xiao, Xue Zhang, Dongxin Yi, Fangyi Qiu, Lei Wu, Yiyong Tang, Ningning Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1225946/full
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Xue Zhang
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Fangyi Qiu
Lei Wu
Yiyong Tang
Ningning Wang
Ningning Wang
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description The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is on the rise globally. It is currently one of the most prevalent liver diseases and one of the world’s important public health problems. At present, there is no consensus on a pharmacological treatment for MAFLD. By contrast, lifestyle interventions based on exercise and a balanced diet are considered to be the cornerstone of MAFLD management. Mediterranean diet (MD) have a large content of polyphenols, polyunsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, carotenoids and fiber, which carry out antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. It has been considered to reduce the incidence rate of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this narrative review is therefore to summarize and analyze the evidence for the effect of MD on metabolic outcomes in MAFLD patients.
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spelling doaj.art-fcb71136199c4c9c857e20e0f718e05a2023-10-10T07:06:47ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2023-10-011010.3389/fnut.2023.12259461225946Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver diseaseYuji Xiao0Yuji Xiao1Xue Zhang2Xue Zhang3Dongxin Yi4Fangyi Qiu5Lei Wu6Yiyong Tang7Ningning Wang8Ningning Wang9School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaBishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaThe Second People’s Hospital of Dalian, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaDepartment of Radiobiology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Radiobiology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, ChinaDepartment of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaGlobal Health Research Center, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaThe prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is on the rise globally. It is currently one of the most prevalent liver diseases and one of the world’s important public health problems. At present, there is no consensus on a pharmacological treatment for MAFLD. By contrast, lifestyle interventions based on exercise and a balanced diet are considered to be the cornerstone of MAFLD management. Mediterranean diet (MD) have a large content of polyphenols, polyunsaturated fatty acids, oleic acid, carotenoids and fiber, which carry out antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. It has been considered to reduce the incidence rate of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this narrative review is therefore to summarize and analyze the evidence for the effect of MD on metabolic outcomes in MAFLD patients.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1225946/fullmediterranean dietmetabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD)insulin resistanceintrahepatic lipidshepatic steatosisinflammation
spellingShingle Yuji Xiao
Yuji Xiao
Xue Zhang
Xue Zhang
Dongxin Yi
Fangyi Qiu
Lei Wu
Yiyong Tang
Ningning Wang
Ningning Wang
Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
Frontiers in Nutrition
mediterranean diet
metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD)
insulin resistance
intrahepatic lipids
hepatic steatosis
inflammation
title Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
title_full Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
title_fullStr Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
title_full_unstemmed Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
title_short Mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
title_sort mediterranean diet affects the metabolic outcome of metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease
topic mediterranean diet
metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD)
insulin resistance
intrahepatic lipids
hepatic steatosis
inflammation
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1225946/full
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