If you're an obese adult with fatty liver, how much folate is in your blood might help explain how much fat is in your liver — and it could account for nearly 1 in 5 cases, even after considering...

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An Integrated Understanding of the Rapid Metabolic Benefits of a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet on Hepatic Steatosis in Humans.

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2018 Mar 6

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An Integrated Understanding of the Rapid Metabolic Benefits of a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet on Hepatic Steatosis in Humans.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2018.01.005

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