Definition & Facts of NAFLD & NASH

Its means that the association between Mets and UI is complex and not just affected by weight. The baseline characteristics of subjects excluded and included are summarized in Table 1. Of the 2149 participants, the mean (95% CI) age was 53.9 (95%CI 52.7–55.0), 686 (61.1%) were Non-Hispanic White. Of these, 884 (47.3%) participants were diagnosed NAFLD and 1042 (52.7%) have UI.

Other health problems

Statins improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with NAFLD in association with improved aminotransferase levels [35, 36]. Pemafibrate therapy improves markers of hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, regardless of body mass index [37]. These drugs may be effective in improving the prognosis of patients with MASLD. Further studies are required to restore the steatotic liver and interrupt inflammatory and fibrogenic processes. Vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE) is a widely used non-invasive and convenient method to identify hepatic steatosis through the value of controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) [18, 19].

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• NAFLD has several phases of progression, which include simple steatosis, steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and ultimately could even progress to hepatocellular carcinoma.
• Damaged liver cells further exacerbate inflammation and impair liver function, initiating a vicious cycle that worsens hepatitis and leads to liver dysfunction [44].

How long can you live with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease?

There are numerous clinical trials for various treatments of NASH and several promising drug therapies that are anticipated to pave the way for new and more effective treatment options. However, some people report discomfort in the abdomen at the level of the liver, fatigue, a general feeling of being unwell, and vague discomfort. Healthcare providers recommend a diet low in saturated fats and rich in unsaturated fats, (especially omega-3s), which help balance cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. They also suggest avoiding sugar and keeping your glycemic index low. Replace sweets, processed foods and white bread products with whole fruits, vegetables and grains.

• However, a person with NAFLD may not have all or any of the other conditions that make up the metabolic syndrome, and individuals with some or all of those conditions may not have NAFLD.
• Usually, the evolution of the disease is slow, but some patients can be rapid progressors.
• The levels of intrahepatic TG are regulated by the equilibrium among hepatic lipid synthesis, decomposition, and excretion.
• Some people may also need a biopsy, where a small sample of liver tissue is taken using a needle so it can be analysed in a laboratory.

What drugs can help?

An ultrasound or Fibroscan® of the liver can show the presence of a fatty liver. In some cases, your doctor may advise a liver biopsy, a procedure where the physician inserts a needle into the liver and extracts sample tissue, which is then examined under a microscope. However, because NAFLD has become very common in recent years (probably because alcoholic liver disease obesity has become much more common), NAFLD has become a common cause of cirrhosis. Various medicines have been suggested as possible treatments for NAFLD. At the moment, no drugs are specifically licensed to treat NAFLD, and we don’t have any medicines that are suitable to treat NAFLD in the early stages (such as simple fatty liver).

• Bile fluid contains the breakdown product of blood, bilirubin (which has a yellow colour), and also waste products from drug and alcohol metabolism.
• Berberine alleviates insulin resistance by activating the Adenosine Monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway in muscle and liver tissue, thereby enhancing glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis [31, 34, 35].
• In our meta-analysis, the included study reported dosages ranging from 0.6 to 6.35 g.
• NAFLD is considered a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome, and its treatment primarily targets this syndrome.
• Current medical recommendations suggest the importance of discussing the NAFLD/heart disease connection with a health care provider if you have NAFLD.
• Contact your doctor, nurse or another member of your multidisciplinary healthcare team if you lose motivation or need extra help.

Managing NAFLD