The Claim
A 12-week low-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet (<50g carbohydrates, ~850-1100 kcal/day) in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) significantly reduces liver fat accumulation, as measured by fatty liver index (FLI) decreasing by -25.1 points (p<0.0001) and hepatic steatosis index (HSI) decreasing by -4.9 points (p<0.0001), indicating improved hepatic metabolic health.
What the research says
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A special low-carb diet for 12 weeks helps overweight people with diabetes lose fat from their liver, making their liver healthier.
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A 12-week low-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet (<50g carbohydrates, ~850-1100 kcal/day) in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) significantly reduces liver fat accumulation, as measured by fatty liver index (FLI) decreasing by -25.1 points (p<0.0001) and hepatic steatosis index (HSI) decreasing by -4.9 points (p<0.0001), indicating improved hepatic metabolic health.
What the research says
1 studyThe study tested the exact same diet as the claim and found it really did reduce liver fat and improve liver health in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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