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

Background: Fatty liver (FL) is one of the most prevalent liver disorders, which increases the risk of fibrosis and cirrhosis. FL occurs in more than half of diabetic patients. The aim herein was to assess for therapeutic effects of a dietary intervention on FL, as quantified using the controlled attenuation parameter (CAP). 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 200 kcal/day through vegetable intake. The following parameters were assessed pre- and post-intervention: liver fat…