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Ketogenic Diet Dramatically Lowers Liver Fat and Promotes Prediabetes Remission in Small Trial

In a small randomized trial of 42 adults with obesity and prediabetes, a ketogenic diet (roughly 4% carbs, 73% fat) reduced liver fat by about 67% and improved liver insulin sensitivity and prediabetes remission more than Mediterranean or low-fat diets, though weight loss was similar across groups; the study's short duration and small sample size limit broad applicability, but findings suggest macronutrient composition can influence metabolic outcomes beyond weight loss.

via LiveNOW from FOX|

#health #keto #liver-fat

health2 days ago•7 min saved

Keto Diet Cuts Liver Fat by 67% in Prediabetes Trial, but Long-Term Use Not Endorsed

A small randomized trial (42 adults with obesity and prediabetes) compared ketogenic, Mediterranean, and low-fat diets. The keto group reduced liver fat by about 67% and improved liver insulin sensitivity more than the other diets, with roughly 50% no longer meeting prediabetes criteria by the end, while weight loss was similar across groups. The study’s short duration and small sample size limit generalizability, so keto may be a short-term option before transitioning to a Mediterranean pattern for long-term health.

via Fox News|

#clinical-trial #health #keto-diet

health4 days ago•13 min saved

Ketogenic Diet Shows Distinct Liver Benefits During Weight Loss

In a randomized trial of metabolically unhealthy obesity, about 10% weight loss with a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet led to greater reductions in liver fat and hepatic insulin resistance than Mediterranean or fat-restricted plant-forward diets, with higher rates of prediabetes remission and multiple favorable metabolic changes, suggesting macronutrient composition influences liver- and insulin-related cardiometabolic risk beyond weight loss.

via News-Medical|

#cardiometabolic-health #health #insulin-sensitivity

health-and-medicine6 days ago•6 min saved

Ketogenic Diet Slashes Liver Fat by 67% in Obesity Trial

In a randomized trial, a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet reduced liver fat by 67%—the largest improvement among three diets—while about half of keto participants no longer met prediabetes criteria after 4–5 months; all groups lost roughly 10% body weight and showed metabolic benefits.

via Science Daily|

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health8 days ago•5 min saved

Keto Diet Shows Stronger Liver and Metabolic Benefits in Small Trial

In a small randomized trial of 42 adults with obesity, prediabetes and fatty liver, a ketogenic diet (4% carbs, 73% fat) produced greater improvements in liver fat and metabolic markers than Mediterranean or low-fat, plant-forward diets. About half of the keto group no longer met prediabetes criteria, vs 29% (Mediterranean) and 7% (plant-forward); all groups lost weight and fat and improved insulin sensitivity. The study notes weight loss is the main driver of metabolic health and cautions the small sample size and short duration mean results may not generalize, and keto may not suit everyone.

via Healthline|

#diet #health #keto

health3 months ago•6 min saved

GLP-1 Weight Loss Primarily Shrinks Fat, Not Muscle, Study Finds

A new study combining mouse experiments and a small human trial finds GLP-1 obesity drugs primarily reduce fat with only modest lean-mass loss, much of which reflects non-muscle tissue such as liver fat. Muscle strength and function are largely preserved, especially with regular exercise, and DXA measurements can misclassify lean tissue. The takeaway is that fat loss drives the benefit and functional outcomes matter more than absolute muscle size.

via American Council on Science and Health|

#glp-1 #health #lean-mass

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Lilly's 'Triple-G' Obesity Drug Shows Strong Results in Alleviating Fatty Liver Disease.

Eli Lilly's experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, significantly reduced liver fat in a small clinical trial of 98 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Patients on the highest dose experienced an 86% decrease in liver fat over 48 weeks, with 93% achieving resolution of the disease. The results support further studies of the treatment against the increasingly common condition that lacks approved treatments.

via STAT|

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