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Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) improve biochemical and radiological markers of NAFLD.
Including polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in your diet can improve liver markers and imaging results in NAFLD. Focus on healthy sources of fats like fish, nuts, and seeds, rather than avoiding all fats.
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polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ameliorated biochemical and radiological markers of NAFLD.
Why this rating
Meta-analysis shows benefit, but likely fewer RCTs than weight loss/TZDs.
Source
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Giovanni Musso et al. · Hepatology · 2010
DOI 10.1002/hep.23623
Meta-analysis · 49 studiesCited 565×
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