All fatty liver disease articles
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NewsA tiny bacterium with a huge impact
Researchers have discovered that gut bacteria and the compounds they produce trigger biological processes that the human body on its own can only activate with difficulty. They help suppress inflammation and may also have beneficial effects on fatty liver disease.
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NewsMaternal microbiome compound may hold key to preventing liver disease
Children born to mothers who consume a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease later in life. New research suggests that risk may be reduced by supplementing with a naturally occurring compound produced by healthy gut bacteria.
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NewsGut hormones could hold the key to fighting fatty liver disease
A new study reveals the crucial role of intestinal absorption in preventing dietary-induced fatty liver disease.
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NewsResearchers discover compounds produced by gut bacteria that can treat inflammation
Researchers have found naturally occurring compounds in the gut that can be harnessed to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of digestive issues.
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NewsGut microbiota may be harnessed as a tool to diagnose fatty liver disease
A recent study at the University of Jyväskylä comparing the gut microbiota and gut-derived metabolites between healthy controls and individuals with fatty liver revealed that certain microbial metabolites are associated with liver fat content.
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NewsGut microbes spur immune cells to mend damaged muscles
Researchers have found that gut microbes spur the production of a class of regulatory T cells that play a role in repairing injured muscles and mending damaged livers.