The effectiveness of metformin in patients with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
https://doi.org/10.14341/omet2008217-21
Abstract
The mechanism of action of metformin is realized through activation of cAMP-dependent protein kinase, leading to a decrease hepatic glucose production as well as to decrease the synthesis of triglycerides and an increase in fat oxidation. Several studies have demonstrated the positive effect of the drug in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, manifested in reducing the activity of enzymes, reducing the size of the liver and insulin resistance. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of metformin in patients with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The study found that the use Siofor 850 mg 2 times a day in conjunction with a reduced-calorie nutrition in patients with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease leads to a significant reduction in insulin resistance associated with decreased activity of transaminases, improvement of metabolic parameters. The therapy Siofor majority of patients (60%) with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease achieved a clinically significant weight loss and improved body composition. Application Siofor improves lifestyle changes in obese patients with non-alcoholic liver disease dirovoy and metabolic disorders.
About the Authors
S A Butrova
Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow
A Yu Eliseeva
Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow
A V Il'in
Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow
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Butrova S.A., Eliseeva A.Yu., Il'in A.V. The effectiveness of metformin in patients with metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Obesity and metabolism. 2008;5(2):17-21. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.14341/omet2008217-21
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