PLoS One. 2020 ;15(12):e0244514. Epub 2020 Dec 31. PMID: 33382757
Abstract Title:Â
Nut consumption and the prevalence and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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BACKGROUND: Nut consumption has been associated with reduced inflammation, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress. However, the influence on the prevalence and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has yet to be evaluated.METHODS: 4655 subjects were included as part of a colorectal carcinoma screening program (SAKKOPI) between 07/2010 and 07/2019 and analyzed 2020. Patients were characterized using biochemical and metabolic parameters, as well as a detailed questionnaire on dietary habits. The diagnosis of NAFLD was established using abdominal ultrasound. Consumption of nuts was graded as: no consumption or
