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Intensive lifestyle intervention targeting 7-10% weight loss through diet, exercise, and behavioral modification significantly improves liver histology (NAS) and steatosis in patients with biopsy-proven NASH.
To improve liver health in NASH, aim for a 7-10% weight loss over 6-12 months using a structured lifestyle program. This involves eating 1000-1500 calories daily with 25% fat, and walking 200 minutes per week. Use tools like pedometers and portion-controlled foods to help adhere to these goals.
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Weight reduction achieved through lifestyle intervention leads to improvements in liver histology in NASH.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with histological endpoints, though sample size is small (n=31).
Source
Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effects of Weight Loss on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Kittichai Promrat et al. · Hepatology · 2009
DOI 10.1002/hep.23276
rct · n=31Cited 1,319×
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