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Restriction of calorie and iron intake results in reduction of visceral fat and serum alanine aminotransferase and ferritin lev

Hepatology
Author
Motoh Iwasa et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, VFA

Publication Year : 2010

Country : Japan

Journal : Hepatology Research

Aim: To clarify the impact of visceral fat on chronic liver diseases such as non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatitis C, we investigated the effects of lifestyle modifications on the amount of visceral fat, liver biochemistry and serum ferritin levels in patients with liver disease. Methods: Eighty‐two patients (NAFLD, n= 37; hepatitis C, n= 45) were advised to adopt lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes and exercise, and these were maintained for 6 months. Bodyweight, percentage of body fat, visceral fat area (VFA) and …
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