Non-pharmacological interventions in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-0815.2017.03.016
- VernacularTitle:非酒精性脂肪性肝病的非药物治疗
- Author:
Wei LI
;
Weiping HE
- Keywords:
Diet;
reducing;
Exercise movement techniques;
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Management
2017;11(3):269-272
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have unhealthy diets, sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity. This lifestyle triggers liver disease and probably favors its progression. It is now the most common significant cause of end-stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. From the perspective of non-pharmacological intervention, lifestyle modifications including diet, exercise, and weight loss remain the most effective therapy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Bariatric surgery in morbidly obese individuals who have failed to lose weight through lifestyle modifications can improve steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. Comprehensive treatment measures can produce synergistic effect, but long-term adherence is particularly critical.
