Is lycopene intake associated with the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? Original paper

In this cohort study, a higher intake of lycopene was associated with a reduced risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and other chronic liver diseases.

This Study Summary was published on April 26, 2024.

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In this cohort study, a higher intake of lycopene was associated with a reduced risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and other chronic liver diseases.

What was studied?

Whether lycopene intake is associated with the risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

The association between lycopene intake and the risk of developing other types of chronic liver disease (CLD) — including alcoholic fatty liver disease (fatty liver disease associated with a daily alcohol intake of at least 20 grams and 30 grams per day in women and men, respectively), steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis — was also evaluated.

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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Anything else I need to know?

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This Study Summary was published on April 26, 2024.