Growth Hormone Administration Improves Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Overweight/Obesity: A Randomized Trial

Laura E. Dichtel, Kathleen E. Corey, Melanie S. Haines, Mark L Chicote, Hang Lee, Allison Kimball, Caitlin Colling, Tracey G. Simon, Michelle T. Long, Jad S. Husseini,

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2023 · 27 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

GH administration reduces hepatic steatosis in adults with overweight/obesity and NAFLD without worsening glycemic measures. The GH/IGF-1 axis may lead to future therapeutic targets for NAFLD.

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