Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet pattern, characterized by high intake of polyphenols, fiber, and healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, fish) and low intake of sugar, refined carbs, and saturated fat, provides hepatic and cardiometabolic benefits for NAFLD, even independent of weight loss.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern: eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and fish, and use olive oil. Limit red meat, processed foods, sugar, and refined carbs. You don't need to be perfect; even partial adherence helps. This pattern supports liver health and heart health simultaneously.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The Mediterranean diet repeatedly has been shown to provide hepatic and extrahepatic, especially cardiovascular, health benefits, even without weight loss... clinical trials also support its beneficial effect on liver fat.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple RCTs and meta-analyses, though some long-term histological data is still pending.
Source
Practical Lifestyle Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease for Busy Clinicians
Shira Zelber‐Sagi et al. · Diabetes Spectrum · 2024
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