Longer lactation duration is associated with decreased prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in women

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly common cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and is on trajectory to become the most frequent indication for liver transplantation in the United States,1,2 however therapeutic options are limited. While NAFLD is recognized as the hepatic manifestation of metabolic dysfunction, it also portends an increased risk for incident diabetes mellitus (DM) and metabolic syndrome suggesting a complex bidirectional relationship.3,4
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research