scholarly journals Curcumin and Biochemical Parameters in Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)—A Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2654
Author(s):  
Gracjan Różański ◽  
Sławomir Kujawski ◽  
Julia L. Newton ◽  
Paweł Zalewski ◽  
Joanna Słomko
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Individual

Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in hepatocytes. It is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide and is a significant public health problem. In the absence of pharmacological therapy, other treatments such as diet, physical activity, or supplementation are sought. Non-pharmacological therapies may include curcumin supplementation, which has been shown to have many health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects. For this reason, we reviewed available databases to analyze publications describing the effect of curcumin supplementation on biochemical parameters in MAFLD. Nine studies (eight RCTs and one CT) based solely on supplementation of patients with curcumin were included in this review. The results from the individual trials were varied and did not allow clear conclusions. Although they suggest that curcumin shows some potential in the treatment of MAFLD, further research is needed.

scholarly journals Biochemical changes in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A study in Nepalese Population

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Pooja Maharjan ◽  
Puspa Raj Khanal ◽  
Narayan Prasad Parajuli ◽  
Govardhan Joshi ◽  
Hridaya Parajuli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Western World ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most common liver problem in the western world and is a clinicopathologic entity increasingly recognized as a major health burden in developed countries. Different laboratory tests are extremely useful in achieving a better understanding of diseases, and thereby, allow making decision for better management. The examination of different biochemical parameters usually provides excellent clues to the cause of the disease. The present study was conducted with the aim to assess the biochemical markers in Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients in Nepalese population.Methods: The biochemical parameters were investigated in 75 NAFLD patients, and 70 normal participants. The diagnosis of hepatic steatosis was established by abdominal ultrasound examination. All patients diagnosed as NAFLD were investigated for biochemical parameters and see the relationship between NAFLD and control was studied.Results: The findings of all biochemical parameters were raised in NAFLD patients in comparison with non-fatty liver control group and the differences were found to be statistically (P value less than 0.005) significant.Conclusions: NAFLD is associated with changes in biochemical parameters in cases of NAFLD. Its early detection will help in modifying the disease course, delaying complications and will also play a major role in preventive cardiology.Ann. Clin. Chem. Lab. Med. 2016:2(2);15-20

Metabolic disturbances in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

2009 ◽  
Vol 116 (7) ◽  
pp. 539-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher D. Byrne ◽  
Rasaq Olufadi ◽  
Kimberley D. Bruce ◽  
Felino R. Cagampang ◽  
Mohamed H. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Over Time

NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) refers to a wide spectrum of liver damage, ranging from simple steatosis to NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis. NAFLD is strongly associated with insulin resistance and is defined by accumulation of liver fat >5% per liver weight in the presence of <10 g of daily alcohol consumption. The exact prevalence of NAFLD is uncertain because of the absence of simple non-invasive diagnostic tests to facilitate an estimate of prevalence. In certain subgroups of patients, such as those with Type 2 diabetes, the prevalence of NAFLD, defined by ultrasound, may be as high as 70%. NASH is an important subgroup within the spectrum of NAFLD that progresses over time with worsening fibrosis and cirrhosis, and is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It is, therefore, important to understand the pathogenesis of NASH and, in particular, to develop strategies for interventions to treat this condition. Currently, the ‘gold standard’ for the diagnosis of NASH is liver biopsy, and the need to undertake a biopsy has impeded research in subjects in this field. Limited results suggest that the prevalence of NASH could be as high as 11% in the general population, suggesting there is a worsening future public health problem in this field of medicine. With a burgeoning epidemic of diabetes in an aging population, it is likely that the prevalence of NASH will continue to increase over time as both factors are important risk factors for liver fibrosis. The purpose of this review is to: (i) briefly discuss the epidemiology of NAFLD to describe the magnitude of the future potential public health problem; and (ii) to discuss extra- and intra-hepatic mechanisms contributing to the pathogenesis of NAFLD, a better understanding of which may help in the development of novel treatments for this condition.

DYSLIPIDEMIA IN NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-25
Author(s):  
Ruby Kumari ◽  
Prof. Santosh Kumar ◽  
Debarshi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Serum Triglyceride ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background: NAFLD is a major alarming public health problem in current scenario. Still there is lack of wide research data in context of NAFLD, in our institute and state (Jharkhand) so we felt the need to do this research to assess dyslipidemia in cases of NAFLD. 100 Material and methods: patients (18-70 yrs) age Group, were included in the study. 50 diagnosed cases of Fatty Liver disease (FLD) by USG were enrolled in study. Subjects were divided in two equal groups, NAFLD and controls. Lipid prole was done in both groups. Data obtained during research was Result: statistically analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Student t test for independent samples was used to determine statistical signicance, p-value <0.05 was considered statistically signicant. serum Triglyceride, serum LDL-C and VLDL-C was signicantly raised and HDL-C signicantly decreased in NAFLD group compared to control. Dyslipidemia was obtained in NA Conclusion: FLD group.

scholarly journals The Role of Fatty Acids in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Progression: An Update

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 6900
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Hliwa ◽  
Bruno Ramos-Molina ◽  
Dariusz Laski ◽  
Adriana Mika ◽  
Tomasz Sledzinski
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Hepatic Expression ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major public health problem worldwide. NAFLD (both simple steatosis and steatohepatitis) is characterized by alterations in hepatic lipid metabolism, which may lead to the development of severe liver complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Thus, an exhaustive examination of lipid disorders in the liver of NAFLD patients is much needed. Mass spectrometry-based lipidomics platforms allow for in-depth analysis of lipid alterations in a number of human diseases, including NAFLD. This review summarizes the current research on lipid alterations associated with NAFLD and related complications, with special emphasis on the changes in long-chain and short-chain fatty acids levels in both serum and liver tissue, as well as in the hepatic expression of genes encoding the enzymes catalyzing lipid interconversions.

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