Conclusion : Probiotic treatment or supplementation is a promising therapeutic method for NAFLD
Background : Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD ) has become prevalent in recent decades , especially in developed countries , and approaches for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD are not clear .
The aim of this research was to analyze and summarize r and omized controlled trials that investigated the effects of probiotics on NAFLD .
The Role of Statins in the Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD ) and its advanced form non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ( NASH ) are the most common causes of elevated liver enzymes in the general population . NASH , and to a lesser extent NAFLD have been associated with increased liver-related , cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) , and allcause mortality . No effective treatment is widely acceptable . OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review is to summarize available data on the impact of statins on NAFLD and NASH . METHOD A comprehensive review of the literature was performed to identify studies assessing the effect of statin use in NAFLD/NASH . RESULTS Recent reports have shown that the use of statins in patients with elevated plasma aminotransferases may be beneficial . Post hoc data from three large prospect i ve r and omized clinical trials ( n>11 , 000 ) suggest that specific statins ( mainly atorvastatin ) ameliorate NAFLD/NASH and reduce CVD events twice as much as in those with normal liver function . Several biopsy studies have found that rosuvastatin use is related with significant histological ameliorating effects in the setting of NASH . Statin treatment may also protect from hepatocellular carcinoma ( HCC ) related to NAFLD/NASH . CONCLUSION Since NAFLD/NASH patients have high CVD risk , they will probably require a statin . Thus , why not select a specific statins ( atorvastatin or rosuvastatin , both generic now ) that offer a substantial liver- and CVDrelated adverse event reduction ? The administration of statins in these patients is as safe as in the general population
Conclusion : Probiotic treatment or supplementation is a promising therapeutic method for NAFLD
Background : Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ( NAFLD ) has become prevalent in recent decades , especially in developed countries , and approaches for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD are not clear .
The aim of this research was to analyze and summarize r and omized controlled trials that investigated the effects of probiotics on NAFLD .