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Mounjaro reverses liver fibrosis in fatty liver disease, doctors report
health17 days ago

Mounjaro reverses liver fibrosis in fatty liver disease, doctors report

Two women with advanced fatty liver disease and fibrosis reportedly saw reversal of liver damage after using Mounjaro, a GLP-1 weight-loss drug. The case adds to growing evidence that treating obesity-related liver disease can reverse scar tissue, but NHS approval is still pending and access remains costly, underscoring the need for more research.

Long-term ketogenic diet linked to liver and sugar problems in mice
health-and-medicine28 days ago

Long-term ketogenic diet linked to liver and sugar problems in mice

In a nine-month-plus mouse study, a ketogenic diet prevented weight gain but caused fatty liver, dyslipidemia, and impaired insulin secretion, leading to poor blood-sugar control after carbohydrate reintroduction; effects were more severe in male mice, though some metabolic damage appeared reversible after stopping keto.

Majority of Indian IT workers suffer from fatty liver, unaffected by calorie cuts
health2 months ago

Majority of Indian IT workers suffer from fatty liver, unaffected by calorie cuts

A high prevalence of fatty liver disease (84%) among Indian IT employees is linked to insulin resistance, high carbohydrate intake, and genetic factors, with sugar consumption—especially fructose—playing a key role in liver fat accumulation and inflammation, which can lead to serious liver and cardiovascular complications. Simply cutting calories or fat isn't enough; addressing insulin resistance and dietary habits is crucial.

Two Common Heart Drugs Show Promise in Reversing Fatty Liver Disease
health4 months ago

Two Common Heart Drugs Show Promise in Reversing Fatty Liver Disease

A study in animal models suggests that a combination of two common heart medications, pemafibrate and telmisartan, may reverse fat accumulation in the liver, offering a potential new treatment for early-stage fatty liver disease (MASLD). However, further clinical research is needed before these drugs can be recommended for human treatment.

Vitamin B3 Shows Promise as a Safe, Cost-Effective Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease
health5 months ago

Vitamin B3 Shows Promise as a Safe, Cost-Effective Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Scientists at UC San Diego have developed an investigational drug, ION224, that targets the root cause of severe fatty liver disease (MASH) by inhibiting the enzyme DGAT2, showing promising results in a Phase IIb trial with significant liver health improvements and no serious side effects, offering hope for a potential new treatment to halt or reverse disease progression.