Intrahepatic triglycerides

1. Ketogenic diet decreases intrahepatic triglycerides in humans (-29% vs. -20%).

   “IHTG decreased 45% more with KD than ND (-29% vs. -20%), accompanied by a threefold greater improvement in hepatic insulin sensitivity (59% vs. 21%).”

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   Distinct effects of ketogenic and non-ketogenic weight-loss diets on hepatic steatosis and mitochondrial metabolism in MASLD

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