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Micronutrients & recovery
Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet (MD) reduces the incidence of NAFLD and improves insulin resistance through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering mechanisms.
Adopt a Mediterranean Diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, and fish. This specific dietary pattern has been shown to lower the risk of developing fatty liver and improve insulin sensitivity.
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Many studies suggest that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of MD components may depict the basis of its protective effects... adherence to the Mediterranean diet was demonstrated to allow both a reduced incidence of NAFLD and lower IR.
Why this rating
Supported by cited clinical trials and observational studies in a narrative review.
Source
Mechanisms of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Metabolic Syndrome. A Narrative Review
Luca Rinaldi et al. · Antioxidants · 2021
DOI 10.3390/antiox10020270
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