Two week protein-enriched low-calorie diet shows rapid improvement of fatty liver as assessed by controlled attenuation parameter

Introduction: Fatty liver (FL) is one of the most prevalent liver disorders increasing the risk of fibrosis and cirrhosis. FL occurs frequently in patients with diabetes. The aim herein was to assess for therapeutic effects of a short-term dietary intervention on FL, as quantified using the controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) during transient elastography. Methods: Sixty-six patients with FL received a 14-day low-calorie liver-specific diet containing 800 kcal/day (HEPAFAST: 41% protein, 29% carbohydrates, 24% fat, 6% fiber) and a maximum of 200 kcal/day through vegetable intake. The following parameters were…