Switching to healthier carbs and fats—without eating fewer calories—can cut liver fat by nearly a third in just two weeks for overweight people.

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Replacing Foods with a High-Glycemic Index and High in Saturated Fat by Alternatives with a Low Glycemic Index and Low Saturated Fat Reduces Hepatic Fat, Even in Isocaloric and Macronutrient Matched Conditions

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2023 Feb 1

The study found that eating healthier carbs and fats—without changing calorie or overall fat/carb intake—reduced liver fat by 28% in just two weeks, which is exactly what the claim says.

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Replacing Foods with a High-Glycemic Index and High in Saturated Fat by Alternatives with a Low Glycemic Index and Low Saturated Fat Reduces Hepatic Fat, Even in Isocaloric and Macronutrient Matched Conditions

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DOI: 10.3390/nu15030735

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