Table 4.
Studies evaluating the effect of anthocyanins on hepatic steatosis and steatohepatitis in patients.
| Paper | Anthocyanin | Food | Subjects | Metabolic effects | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Acylated anthocyanins | Purple sweet potato beverage 8 wks | Healthy humans with borderline hepatitis | ⇓ GGT (AST, ALT) ⇓ oxidative stress |
⇓ oxidative stress |
GGT: g-glutamyl transferase; ALT: alanine aminotransferase; AST: aspartate aminotransferase.