Zhiyong Rao

A low-calorie balanced diet improves hepatic steatosis and preserves skeletal muscle in obesity: evidence from clinical and experimental studies

Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is closely linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and endocrine dysregulation. Although calorie restriction is widely used for metabolic control, it is often accompanied by unintended skeletal muscle loss, which may negatively affect long-term metab...