Effects and mechanisms of nutritional interventions on extradigestive complications in obese patients
Li Jiang,
Lu-Lian Xu,
Yang Lu
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of multiple extradigestive complications. Thus, understanding the global epidemiology of obesity and its relationship with extradigestive complications, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is important. However, nutritional intervention can positively manage issues associated with obesity. Hence, the identification of the current high prevalence of extradigestive complications among pat… Show more
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