IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
This
chapter
will
comprehensively
address
the
nutritional
principles
essential
for
managing
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
It
explore
critical
role
of
diet
in
prevention
and
treatment
NAFLD,
providing
evidence-based
dietary
recommendations
to
improve
health
overall
well-being
patients.
Key
topics
include
importance
balanced
macronutrient
intake,
specific
nutrients
food
groups
(e.g.,
antioxidants,
fiber,
healthy
fats),
impact
patterns
such
as
Mediterranean
Dietary
Approaches
Stop
Hypertension
(DASH)
on
fat
reduction
inflammation.
Additionally,
discuss
significance
weight
management,
outlining
standard
amount
loss
beneficial
NAFLD
Practical
guidelines
how
implement
these
changes,
overcome
common
barriers,
maintain
long-term
adherence
be
provided.
aims
equip
healthcare
professionals
patients
with
knowledge
tools
necessary
effectively
manage
through
diet,
ultimately
improving
patient
outcomes
quality
life.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 1257 - 1257
Published: April 3, 2025
Background:
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
a
public
health
concern,
linked
with
immune-metabolic
dysfunction.
While
lifestyle
and
dietary
modifications
remain
the
cornerstone
of
MASLD
management,
optimal
approach
remains
uncertain.
Objectives:
This
systematic
review
aims
to
investigate
impact
model
patterns
on
metabolic
outcomes
in
patients
evaluate
their
effects
individuals
coexisting
conditions,
such
as
obesity,
syndrome,
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM).
Methods:
To
conduct
review,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
Cochrane
CENTRAL,
ClinicalTrials.gov
databases
were
searched
for
Randomized
Controlled
Trials
(RCTs)
adult
population,
published
between
January
2019
September
2024,
following
PRISMA
principles.
The
quality
included
RCTs
was
assessed
qualitatively
based
study
characteristics.
Results:
main
findings
this
demonstrated
that
use
interventions
Mediterranean
diet
(MED)
intermittent
fasting
(IF)
approaches,
alternative-day
(ADF)
time-restricted
feeding
regimens
(TRF)
may
have
potential
reducing
body
weight,
BMI,
waist
circumference,
additional
benefits
improving
glycemic
control
inflammation.
hepatic
functions,
although
limited,
be
reduced
enzyme
activity
stiffness.
Additionally,
lacto-ovo-vegetarian
(LOV-D)
Dietary
Approaches
Stop
Hypertension
(DASH)
offer
benefits,
including
blood
pressure
management.
Conclusions:
suggests
MED
IF-based
strategies
reduce
BW,
improve
control,
lower
inflammation,
function.
Further
long-term
studies
are
needed
confirm
these
underlying
mechanisms,
which
will
allow
optimization
protocols
ensure
safety
MASLD.
Abstract
Background
This
study
aimed
to
analyze
the
tongue
image
features
and
oral
microbial
markers
in
different
TCM
syndromes
related
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
Methods
involved
34
healthy
volunteers
66
MASLD
patients
[36
with
Dampness-Heat
(DH)
30
Qi-Deficiency
(QD)
syndrome].
Oral
microbiome
analysis
was
conducted
through
16S
rRNA
sequencing.
Tongue
feature
extraction
used
Uncertainty
Augmented
Context
Attention
Network
(UACANet),
while
syndrome
classification
performed
using
five
machine
learning
methods
based
on
microbiota.
Results
Significant
differences
color,
coating,
microbiota
were
noted
between
DH
band
QD
patients.
exhibited
a
red-crimson
color
greasy
coating
enriched
StreptococcusRothia
tongue.
In
contrast,
displayed
pale
higher
abundances
of
Neisseria,
Fusobacterium,
PorphyromonasHaemophilus.
Combining
characteristics
differentiated
an
AUC
0.939
accuracy
85%.
Conclusion
suggests
that
are
metabolism,
possess
distinct
biomarkers,
supporting
classification.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4077 - 4077
Published: April 25, 2025
The
recent
introduction
of
the
term
metabolic-dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
has
highlighted
critical
role
metabolism
in
disease’s
pathophysiology.
This
innovative
nomenclature
signifies
a
shift
from
previous
designation
non-alcoholic
fatty
(NAFLD),
emphasizing
condition’s
progressive
nature.
Simultaneously,
MASLD
become
one
most
prevalent
diseases
worldwide,
highlighting
urgent
need
for
research
to
elucidate
its
etiology
and
develop
effective
treatment
strategies.
review
examines
delineates
revised
definition
MASLD,
exploring
epidemiology
pathological
changes
occurring
at
various
stages
disease.
Additionally,
it
identifies
metabolically
relevant
targets
within
provides
summary
latest
targeted
drugs
under
development,
including
those
clinical
some
preclinical
stages.
finishes
with
look
ahead
future
therapy
goal
summarizing
providing
fresh
ideas
insights.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 25, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD)
is
a
complex
metabolic
disorder
characterized
by
hepatic
lipid
accumulation
and
subsequent
inflammation.
This
condition
closely
linked
to
syndrome
obesity,
with
its
prevalence
rising
due
sedentary
lifestyles
high-calorie
diets.
The
pathogenesis
of
MAFLD
involves
multiple
factors,
including
insulin
resistance,
lipotoxicity,
oxidative
stress,
inflammatory
responses.
gut
microbiota
plays
crucial
role
in
development,
dysbiosis
contributing
inflammation
through
various
mechanisms,
such
as
enhanced
intestinal
permeability
the
translocation
bacterial
products
like
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
Microbial
metabolites,
short-chain
acids
(SCFAs)
bile
acids,
influence
function
immune
responses,
potential
implications
for
progression.
Specific
microbiome
signatures
have
been
identified
patients,
offering
diagnostic
therapeutic
targets.
Moreover,
gut-derived
toxins,
endotoxins,
lipopolysaccharides,
trimethylamine-N-oxide
significantly
damage
inflammation,
highlighting
interplay
between
health.
review
comprehensively
examines
MAFLD,
focusing
on
underlying
pathogenic
biomarkers,
emerging
microbiome-targeted
strategies
management.
World Journal of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 502 - 507
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
This
editorial
discusses
the
key
findings
presented
in
Batta
and
Hatwal’s
recent
paper
titled
“Excess
cardiovascular
mortality
men
with
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease:
A
cause
for
concern!”,
which
was
published
World
Journal
of
Cardiology
.
Their
original
article
highlights
a
notable
correlation
between
nonalcoholic
disease
(NAFLD)
increased
risk
men.
The
present
commentary
explores
implications
their
findings,
discussing
potential
mechanisms,
factors,
urgent
need
integrated
clinical
approaches
to
mitigate
dual
burden
these
diseases.
Emphasis
should
be
placed
on
importance
early
detection,
lifestyle
modifications,
interdisciplinary
collaboration
improving
patient
outcomes.
aims
highlight
broad
NAFLD
health
advocate
awareness
proactive
management
strategies
within
medical
community.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
Aim
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD/MAFLD)
has
a
high
prevalence
co-morbidity
for
other
diseases.
Due
to
the
complexity
of
this
multifactorial
disease,
therapy
options
are
still
rather
limited.
We
employed
an
in
vitro
pluripotent
stem
cell-based
model
decipher
basic
disease-associated
molecular
pathways
study
mode
action
potential
drugs.
Methods
induced
steatosis
phenotype
human
cell
(iPSC)
derived
hepatocyte-like
cells
(HLCs)
by
oleic
acid
(OA)-feeding
confirmed
regulation
clinically
relevant
NGS-based
global
transcriptomic
analyses.
Analysis
secretome
HLCs
revealed
Dipeptidyl
peptidase
4
(DPP4)
as
key
mediator
disease.
To
further
elucidate
its
role
development
MAFLD,
we
inhibited
DPP4
activity
with
Vildagliptin
(VILDA)
analyzed
transcriptome
changes
well
specific
gene
protein
expression
steatosis-associated
genes
without
inhibition.
Results
MAFLD-associated
such
PPAR–
TNF
signaling
were
differentially
regulated
hiPSC-derived
HLCs.
found
increased
hepatic
secretion
upon
OA.
Fatty
purine
metabolism
inflammation
response
improved
Conclusion
Our
HLC-model
clinically-relevant
association
which
foster
MAFLD.
Inhibiting
VILDA
partially
relieved
phenotype.
Impact
implications
Given
difficulties
identifying
suitable
anti-MAFLD
drugs,
novel
systems
urgently
needed.
reproduced
DPP4-dependent
aspects
responded
positively
treatment.
Further
elucidation
etiology
MAFLD
is
warranted.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
This
chapter
will
comprehensively
address
the
nutritional
principles
essential
for
managing
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
It
explore
critical
role
of
diet
in
prevention
and
treatment
NAFLD,
providing
evidence-based
dietary
recommendations
to
improve
health
overall
well-being
patients.
Key
topics
include
importance
balanced
macronutrient
intake,
specific
nutrients
food
groups
(e.g.,
antioxidants,
fiber,
healthy
fats),
impact
patterns
such
as
Mediterranean
Dietary
Approaches
Stop
Hypertension
(DASH)
on
fat
reduction
inflammation.
Additionally,
discuss
significance
weight
management,
outlining
standard
amount
loss
beneficial
NAFLD
Practical
guidelines
how
implement
these
changes,
overcome
common
barriers,
maintain
long-term
adherence
be
provided.
aims
equip
healthcare
professionals
patients
with
knowledge
tools
necessary
effectively
manage
through
diet,
ultimately
improving
patient
outcomes
quality
life.