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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2014; 20(23): 7339-7346
Published online Jun 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i23.7339
Published online Jun 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i23.7339
Mediterranean diet and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: New therapeutic option around the corner?
Francesco Sofi, Alessandro Casini, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
Francesco Sofi, Alessandro Casini, Agency of Nutrition, Careggi University Hospital, 50134 Florence, Italy
Francesco Sofi, Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
Author contributions: Both authors contributed to this work.
Correspondence to: Francesco Sofi, MD, PhD, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla, 3, 50134 Florence, Italy. francescosofi@gmail.com
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Received: October 8, 2013
Revised: December 27, 2013
Accepted: January 8, 2014
Published online: June 21, 2014
Revised: December 27, 2013
Accepted: January 8, 2014
Published online: June 21, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: In this review, we examine all the available data on the association between diet, nutrients and the Mediterranean diet in association with onset and severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.