The Role of Metformin in the Management of NAFLD

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder worldwide. Its prevalence ranges 10–24% in the general population, reaching 60–95% and 28–55% in obese and diabetic patients, respectively. Although the etiology of NAFLD is still unclear, several lines of evidences have indi...

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Main Authors: Mazza, Angela, Fruci, Barbara, Garinis, Giorgia Anna, Giuliano, Stefania, Malaguarnera, Roberta, Belfiore, Antonino
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3238361/