Energy balance
Mitochondrial dysfunction, characterized by impaired fatty acid oxidation and respiratory chain activity, is a primary driver of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) pathogenesis.
Fatty liver is deeply linked to how your cells produce energy. If your mitochondria aren't working well, fat builds up in the liver regardless of diet. Focus on improving overall metabolic health and mitochondrial function through lifestyle changes that support cellular energy production, rather than just restricting specific macronutrients.
Accumulating evidence indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction plays a central role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD, and that NAFLD is a mitochondrial disease.
Why this rating
Based on a review of multiple human and animal studies showing consistent ultrastructural and functional mitochondrial defects.
Source
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and mitochondrial dysfunction
Yongzhong Wei et al. · World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2008
DOI 10.3748/wjg.14.193
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