Review Article

Increasing Whole Grain Intake as Part of Prevention and Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Whole grains may have an impact on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through many complementary mechanisms. Choosing more whole grains over refined carbohydrate sources will increase the intake of many nutrients that are known to, or suggested to, play a role in preventing fatty liver diseases and related comorbidities. While yet to be studied directly, it is probable that a diet rich in whole grains would play a role in the prevention of fatty liver diseases. Whether they could be a biologically active part of a diet to treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease remains to be investigated.
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