Scientists Put Three Weight-Loss Diets Head to Head. Only One Changed The Liver.
A study published in Cell Metabolism compared the effects of ketogenic, Mediterranean, and low-fat diets on metabolic health in adults with obesity and prediabetes. Researchers aimed to determine if specific macronutrient compositions provide additional benefits beyond weight loss, particularly regarding liver fat.
Why it matters
Understanding how specific diets impact metabolic markers like liver fat can help clinicians provide more targeted nutritional advice for patients with obesity-related health conditions.
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Mykola Chaika/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus) There are numerous kinds of diets that can help you to lose weight if you're overweight or obese, and if all you want to do is shed some pounds, you have options .
The article reports on a peer-reviewed study without taking a stance or using loaded language.
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