Research
Hormonal
High-fat diets rich in saturated fatty acids (SFA) and Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLA) induce hepatic steatosis, whereas diets rich in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) inhibit hepatic lipogenesis and prevent steatosis.
The type of fat you eat matters more than just the amount. Diets high in saturated fats and CLA can cause fatty liver, while diets rich in n-3 PUFAs (found in fish and some plant oils) can prevent it. Focus on the quality of your fats.
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It has been reported that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are able to limit triglyceride deposition in the liver, whereas a diet deficient in n-3 PUFA with a high n-6/n-3 ratio could induce fatty liver.
Why this rating
Consistent findings across multiple animal studies reviewed.
Source
Modulation of hepatic steatosis by dietary fatty acids
Alessandra Ferramosca · World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2014
DOI 10.3748/wjg.v20.i7.1746
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