Targeting the gut barrier for the treatment of alcoholic liver disease.
- 2017-12
- Review
- Liver research (Beijing, China) 1(4)
- Zhanxiang Zhou
- Wei Zhong
- PubMed: 30034913
- DOI: 10.1016/j.livres.2017.12.004
- Low evidence
Nutrient-based treatments, such as dietary supplementation with zinc, niacin or fatty acids, have been shown to regulate tight junction expression, reduce intestinal inflammation, and prevent endotoxemia as well as liver injury caused by alcohol in experimental settings.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate