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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2024; 30(22): 2829-2833
Published online Jun 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i22.2829
Management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Lifestyle changes
Hao Lv, Yang Liu
Hao Lv, Yang Liu, Department of General Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Liu Y and Lv H contributed to this paper; Liu Y designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Lv H contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Liu Y and Lv H contributed to the writing, and editing of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Yang Liu, MD, Academic Editor, Associate Professor, Doctor, Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital, No. 157 Xiwulu, Xi'an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China. liu-yang@xjtu.edu.cn
Received: March 6, 2024
Revised: April 29, 2024
Accepted: May 20, 2024
Published online: June 14, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: With a worldwide prevalence of 25%, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. NAFLD is bi-directionally associated with the metabolic syndrome. Owing to the lack of specific drugs and conventional surgeries to treat NAFLD, correcting the unhealthy lifestyles of patients with NAFLD by opting for dietary changes and exercises is the first line of intervention to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life of the patients provided that the patients are intrinsically motivated and adherent.