Abstract
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), characterized by accumulation of hepatic triglycerides (steatosis), is associated with abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Although weight loss via calorie restriction reduces features of NAFLD, there is no pharmacologic therapy. Resveratrol is a polyphenol that prevents high-energy diet-induced steatosis and insulin resistance in animals by up-regulating pathways that regulate energy metabolism. We performed a placebo-controlled trial to assess the effects of resveratrol in patients with NAFLD.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2092-2103.e6 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |