Probiotics and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children and adolescents: a systematic review.

David Avelar-RodríguezRubén Peña-VélezJelena PopovLee HillPaul MacDaragh Ryan

Published in: Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva (2022)

There is insufficient evidence to support probiotics in the treatment of pediatric NAFLD given the substantial degree of discordance amongst the available trials. Lifestyle modifications focusing on maintaining a normal BMI and regular exercise continue to be the gold standard approach to treating NAFLD in children.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
high intensity
cardiovascular disease
weight loss
type diabetes
liver fibrosis
replacement therapy