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The role of increased gastrointestinal alcohol production in patients with the metabolic syndrome: Implications for the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 13 , issue 2 , 2008 , pages: 48–56

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2008.10872170

Author(s): Colin Nigel Menezes Department of Internal Medicine, , Frederick Raal Department of Internal Medicine, , Andrew Immelman Department of Internal Medicine, , Ernest Song Department of Internal Medicine,

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Abstract

Aim. Explore the possibility that increased gastrointestinal alcohol production may play a role in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with the metabolic syndrome.

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