Increased intake of fructose in children likely to increase the risk for liver disease in adults and adolescents, study reveals
-In a recent study conducted in Europe, researchers evaluated a team of 271 obese children and adolescents with NAFLD (Non alcoholic fatty liver disease).
-The study included close to 155 males with a mean age of 12.5 years. The children were made to answer a questionnaire which included subjects such as foods they consumed, frequency of intake and portion size.
-The study suggested that dietary fructose consumption and serum uric acid concentrations are directly linked with the onset of NASH (Non alcoholic steatohepatitis).
-NASH, a less aggressive form of NAFLD, and results in the accumulation of extra fats in the liver.
-As per the study, of the total subjects evaluated, 37.6% had NASH. Of this, 47% of the patients had high UA (uric acid) compared to those who did not have NASH (29.7%).
-Findings were published in the Journal of Hepatology
Source: Journal of Hepatology