Triglycerides Mediate Body Mass Index and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Population-Based Study
Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is defined by the accumulation of triglycerides (TG). The body mass index (BMI) is associated with NAFLD. This large-scale cohort study was performed to evaluate and quantify the mediating effect of TG on the association between BMI and NAFLD. M...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-03-01
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Series: | Obesity Facts |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/514848 |