| Literature DB >> 26557952 |
Mehran Rahimlou1, Hoda Ahmadnia1, Azita Hekmatdoost1.
Abstract
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in children. High prevalence of pediatric obesity and sedentary lifestyle has augmented the incidence of NAFLD in children. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of NAFLD through various mechanisms such as intensification of insulin resistance and increased levels of inflammatory markers. There is no approved medical intervention for treatment of pediatric NAFLD; the only proven strategy in management of pediatric NAFLD is lifestyle modification. Recently, the effects of nutritional supplements have been examined in the management of pediatric NAFLD. The purpose of this review is to summarize the studies evaluating the effects of nutritional supplements on pediatric NAFLD and explain the future direction in this field.Entities:
Keywords: Diet; Dietary supplement; Fatty liver; Nutrition; Pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Year: 2015 PMID: 26557952 PMCID: PMC4635145 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i25.2597
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Hepatol