The influence of dietary patterns on gut microbiome and its consequences for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Conclusions: In the Mediterranean diets, the representative foods such as olive oil (rich in MUFA) and fish (rich in omega-3 PUFA) reduce the risk of NAFLD. Typical foods in the Vegetarian diets are vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains. These foods are rich in dietary fiber, polyphenol, folate and carotenoid, which are beneficial against the pathogenesis of NAFLD. Red and processed meat (rich in saturated fat) and sugar (rich in fructose) are the most common foods in the Western diet, which may contribute to the development of NAFLD. The gut microbiome exerts various effects on the development and progression of NAFLD, by affecting host energy balance, intestinal permeability, choline metabolism and short-chain fatty acids production. Furthermore, the different diets promoted the growth of characteristic microorganisms associated with NAFLD. Clarifying these associations will be useful for future dietary interventions in patients with NAFLD.
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research