High protein diet for fatty liver
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether eating a high-protein diet can reduce fat in the liver for people with fatty liver disease (MAFLD). It may help you if you are newly diagnosed and have not started any treatment yet.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been newly diagnosed with fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and have not had any treatment for it yet.
- Your liver fat measurement (CAP value) is greater than 250.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 23, or you have diabetes.
- You are not a lean person (BMI less than 23).
- You do not drink more than a small amount of alcohol (more than 10g/day for women or 20g/day for men).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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