Preventive effects of caffeine on nicotine plus high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis and gain weight: a possible explanation for why obese smokers with high coffee consumption tend to be leaner
Naiyan Lu,
Xue Mei,
Xu Li
et al.
Abstract:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent liver disorder, affecting approximately 25% of the population. Coffee-drinking obese smokers exhibit lower body weights and decreased NAFLD rates, but the reasons behind this remain unclear. Additionally, the effect of nicotine, the main component of tobacco, on the development of NAFLD is still controversial. Our study aimed to explore the possible reasons that drinking coffee could alleviate NAFLD and gain weight, and identify the real role of nicotine… Show more
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