Publications by authors named "Francesco Pio Mongelli"
Gender Differences in Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis in Overweight and Obese Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease before and after 8 Weeks of Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet.
Roberta Rinaldi Sara De Nucci Rossella Donghia Rosanna Donvito Nicole Cerabino Francesco Pio Mongelli
Nutrients
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome are closely associated with steatotic liver disease (SLD), which is the most common chronic liver disease, and lifestyle changes, especially a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), may help prevent this condition.
- A study involving 112 overweight or obese participants examined the impacts of VLCKD on steatosis and fibrosis, revealing significant baseline differences between men and women regarding liver health, metabolic indicators, and body composition.
- After the VLCKD intervention, both genders showed improvements in various health markers; however, men had initially higher levels of liver steatosis and fibrosis, and even after treatment, these gender-specific differences in liver health persisted.