Is the Mediterranean diet a good preventive measure for NASH?

Abstract

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a clinical condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the hepatocytes. If not adequately treated, NASH can lead to the development of fibrosis and liver cancer. Currently, drug therapies used in the management of NASH patients are deficient and non-specific. Patients’ adherence to a healthy lifestyle with a low-calorie diet is a crucial element in the treatment of NASH. The Mediterranean diet is a diet that, more than any other, has indicated beneficial effects in this pathology. The proposed review summarizes the evidence regarding the beneficial effects of consuming the Mediterranean diet typical foods in NASH.

Keywords

Liver diseases / polyphenols / extra virgin olive oil / onion / fish / bergamot

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