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Published in: European Journal of Nutrition 5/2019

01-08-2019 | Review

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity: the role of the gut bacteria

Authors: Katherine J. P. Schwenger, Colin M. Bolzon, Carrie Li, Johane P. Allard

Published in: European Journal of Nutrition | Issue 5/2019

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Abstract

Non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered one of the leading causes of liver disease worldwide and is associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity. There are several factors contributing to the disease state. Recent research suggests that the intestinal microbiota (IM) and bacterial products may play a role through several mechanisms which include increased energy uptake, intestinal permeability and chronic inflammation. In addition to diet and exercise, treatment options targeting the IM are being investigated and include the use of pre-, pro- and synbiotics as well as the possibility of fecal microbial transfers. This literature review explores the relationship between NAFLD and the IM as well as highlight new IM treatment options that may become available in the near future.
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Metadata
Title
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity: the role of the gut bacteria
Authors
Katherine J. P. Schwenger
Colin M. Bolzon
Carrie Li
Johane P. Allard
Publication date
01-08-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Nutrition / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1436-6207
Electronic ISSN: 1436-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-018-1844-5

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