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Weight loss of 7-10% through lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) leads to histological improvement in MAFLD, including reduced steatosis, ballooning, and inflammation.
Lose 7-10% of your body weight through a Mediterranean diet and regular exercise. This amount of weight loss is enough to improve liver health histologically. Even 5% loss helps.
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a weight loss of 7%-10% of initial body weight is already associated with histological improvement in MAFLD with a reduction of steatosis, ballooning and lobular inflammation[50,51].
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies and guidelines.
Source
Individualized treatment options for patients with non-cirrhotic and cirrhotic liver disease
Lukas Hartl et al. · World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2021
DOI 10.3748/wjg.v27.i19.2281
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