İnstitute of Graduate Studies - lisansustu@gelisim.edu.tr
Nutrition And Dietetics (Master) (Non Thesis)
29 January 2024 Monday
It is seen in one out of every 2 people in Turkiye: Possible to reduce it with cranberry fruit!
"Fatty liver disease", one of the most common health problems of today, is seen in one out of every four people in the world. Stating that this rate is higher in Turkiye and seen in one out of every 2 people, Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve Bayram: "As a result of our 8-week study with cranberry fruit, we found that the consumption of cranberry fruit reduced body weight, body fat ratio and waist circumference''.
While fatty liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction is seen in one out of every 4 people in the world, it is seen in one out of every 2 people in Türkiye at a very high rate. Stating that there is no cure for fatty liver disease, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Merve Bayram stated, "The only treatment method is to change the lifestyle by increasing diet and physical activity. As a result of our 8-week study with cranberry fruit, which has a high antioxidant capacity, we found that consumption of cranberry fruit reduced body weight, body fat ratio, and waist circumference.”
