Metformin And fatty Liver

In a small Norweigian Study that compared histological proven fatty liver Metformin did not show any response in reversing fatty changes, This was presented in AASLD meeting this week. It produced weight loss while patients taking drug that was regained soon after. Hepatologists have been borrowing diabetic drugs and hoping these drugs will work in fatty liver. It is time we look at other newer options line dual PPAR inhibitors.