The Potential of Non-Provitamin A Carotenoids for the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The Potential of Non-Provitamin A Carotenoids for the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an obesity-associated spectrum of comorbidities defined by the presence of metabolic dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in the liver. If left untreated, NAFLD can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatocellular carcinoma. NA...

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Main Authors: Ana Gabriela Murillo, Diana M. DiMarco, Maria Luz Fernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
carotenoids
lycopene
astaxanthin
lutein
zeaxanthin
hepatic steatosis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/5/4/42

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