Table 1.
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.