The Claim
In adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and overweight or obesity, the type of dietary pattern (Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, or standard recommendations) has no independent effect on changes in liver fat content as measured by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) when weight loss and ultra-processed food reduction are controlled for.
What the research says
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Among adults with MASLD and excess weight, changing the type of diet—such as Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, or standard guidelines—does not alter liver fat levels if weight loss and reduced intake of ultra-processed foods are the same across diets.
See the scientific wording
In adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and overweight or obesity, the specific type of dietary pattern (e.g., Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, or standard recommendations) does not independently influence changes in liver fat content, as measured by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), when weight loss and ultra-processed food reduction are accounted for.
When a person loses weight and eats fewer ultra-processed foods, the liver makes less fat from scratch and becomes more responsive to insulin, so fat builds up less in the liver.
What the research says
1 studyWhen people with fatty liver and extra weight lose weight and eat fewer processed foods, their liver fat improves — no matter if they eat Mediterranean, low-carb, or regular food. The type of diet doesn’t matter as much as losing weight and cutting out junk food.
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