Probiotics show promise for fatty liver in early trial

NCT ID NCT04555434

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether three types of probiotics could improve liver health in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. 89 adults took probiotic capsules or a placebo daily for 8 weeks, along with a standard liver medication. Researchers measured changes in liver enzymes, gut bacteria, and liver fat to see if the probiotics helped control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital

    Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 200-704, South Korea

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