Orange you glad you ate that? study tests fruit against fatty liver
NCT ID NCT05558592
First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study looked at whether eating 400 grams of fresh oranges daily for a month could improve metabolism in 60 adults with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Participants either ate oranges or other fruits. Researchers measured changes in liver fat and blood fats. The goal was to see if oranges could help control the disease.
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Locations
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IRCCS Saverio de Bellis
Castellana Grotte, BARI, 70013, Italy
What this could mean
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Active substance
oranges (Navelina variety)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage fatty liver disease and reduce metabolic risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and dietary changes alone may not be enough for significant improvement.
Conditions
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