Meta-analysis: The impact of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption on progressive non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Louise MaghermanRobbe Van ParysNele S PauwelsXavier VerhelstLindsey Devisscher Hans Van Vlierberghe Anja Geerts Sander Lefere

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2023)

There is wide heterogeneity in studies on the impact of alcohol on progressive NAFLD. Nevertheless, cohort studies reported a significant harmful effect of moderate alcohol consumption on the occurrence of advanced fibrosis. Further research is needed to make valid recommendations with regard to alcohol consumption in patients with NAFLD.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
systematic review
multiple sclerosis
case control
high intensity
risk assessment
single cell
liver fibrosis
meta analyses
randomized controlled trial
clinical practice