Research Article: Tryptophan Prevents the Development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Introduction:
The most common complication of obesity is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is characterized by a number of metabolic disorders, including the accumulation of triglycerides in hepatocytes and the development of oxidative stress. – Together, these metabolic impairments lead to inflammation, fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver. Low-calorie diets in combination with anorexigenic, hepatoprotective, membrane stabilizing and antioxidant drugs, as well as bariatric surgery are widely used to treat obesity…
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