Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) parallels comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome, dyslipidaemia or diabetes. Although NAFLD is very prevalent in overweight-obese individuals (i.e. body mass index≥25kg/m2), recent studies point to the presence of NAFLD in non-obese individuals, for both the Asian (<25kg/m2) and Caucasian (<30kg/m2) populations. This paper discusses the pathogenic pathways and current treatment options of NAFLD in non-obese populations. In this respect, non-obese subjects also need to undergo the medical screening for NAFLD. Across the scientific community, we aim to promote the advancement of knowledge in this emerging field.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in non-obese individuals: Prevalence, pathogenesis and treatment

Molina-Molina E.;Portincasa P.
2019-01-01

Abstract

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) parallels comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome, dyslipidaemia or diabetes. Although NAFLD is very prevalent in overweight-obese individuals (i.e. body mass index≥25kg/m2), recent studies point to the presence of NAFLD in non-obese individuals, for both the Asian (<25kg/m2) and Caucasian (<30kg/m2) populations. This paper discusses the pathogenic pathways and current treatment options of NAFLD in non-obese populations. In this respect, non-obese subjects also need to undergo the medical screening for NAFLD. Across the scientific community, we aim to promote the advancement of knowledge in this emerging field.
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