Comparative Effects of Mediterranean and DASH Diet on Hepatic Function

Comparative Effects of Mediterranean and DASH Diet on Hepatic Function in Patients Suffering From NAFLD

Participants were assigned into three groups Control group recieving general dietary guidelines, Mediterranean diet intervention group DASH dietary intervention group

Written permission was taken from the ethical board for data collection. After taking informed consent from patients in written form, the researcher used self-administered questionnaire or Performa to gather data. NAFLD patients (both genders) of age 25 to 70 years were included.

1. Screening:

   The participants eligible under inclusion criteria will be enrolled. The baseline data (weight, height, BMI, waist circumference, LFT's, Lipid profile, blood pressure). The target population between 25-70 years were selected.

2. Allocation:

   The participants were assigned into three groups; control group was given dietary guidelines followed by medication; one group was given Mediterranean diet (T1) and other group was given DASH diet (T2) along with conventional therapy

3. Follow up:

The follow up of patient were conducted monthly, all laboratory test (LFT's, Lipid profile, blood pressure) were conducted on 1st and after 8th week. The baseline and post-test study were compared to test hypothesis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults (25-70 years) of both genders with BMI (above 25 kg/m2).
• Fatty liver patients with mild to moderate values of Alanine Transaminase (ALT) level range from mild to moderate (30-100U/L)
• Fatty liver patients having Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) level range from mild to moderate (200-600 IU/L).
• Fatty liver patients having Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT level range from mild to moderate(120-300 U/L) were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lactating and pregnant women were not included.
• Patients who are using any kind of medicine.
• Adults suffering from critical health conditions, including cancer.