A hypocaloric protein-rich diet before metabolic surgery improves liver function in patients with obesity and diabetes : A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

Publication

A hypocaloric protein-rich diet before metabolic surgery improves liver function in patients with obesity and diabetes : A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 13, 2025

Krönert Natalie, Moulla Yusef, Lange Undine Gabriele, Blüher Matthias, Linder Nicolas, Fuhrmann Alexander, Busse Harald, Linder Anna, Karlas Thomas, Wiegand Johannes, Morgenroth Roland, Seidemann Lena, Dietrich Arne

Citation

Krönert N, Moulla Y, Lange U, Blüher M, Linder N, Fuhrmann A, Busse H, Linder A, Karlas T, Wiegand J, Morgenroth R, Seidemann L, Dietrich A. A hypocaloric protein-rich diet before metabolic surgery improves liver function in patients with obesity and diabetes : A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2025; 410:36.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Langenbecks Arch Surg 2025; 410

Publication Date

Jan 13, 2025

Issn Electronic

1435-2451

Brief description/objective

Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are major risk factors for hepatic steatosis. Diet or bariatric surgery can reduce liver volume, fat content, and inflammation. However, little is known about their effects on liver function, as evaluated here using the LiMAx test.