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. 2023 Jun 26;119(9):1787–1798. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvad095

Table 1.

Available therapeutic options in NAFLD

Liver enzymes Steatosis Inflammation Fibrosis Adverse events Beneficial clinical aspects
GLP1 receptor agonists + + + + Gastrointestinal Weight loss, reduction of CV events
SGLT2 inhibitors + + ? ? Genitourinary infections, dehydration Reduction of CV events, nephron-protection, weight loss
Glitazones + + + + Weight gain (mild), oedema, heart failure, bone fractures reduction of CV events
Bariatric surgery + + + + Invasive procedure, malnutrition Weight loss

CV, cardio vascular; GLP1, glucagon-like peptide 1; SGLT2, sodium–glucose transporter 2.