The association between dietary inflammatory index and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jingjing Lin, Mengna Huang, Lina Shen, Jincheng Wang, Jincheng Wang, Jincheng Wang
TL;DR
This study finds that a pro-inflammatory diet, measured by the Dietary Inflammatory Index, is linked to a higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and its progression to fibrosis.
Contribution
The study provides a meta-analysis confirming a significant association between dietary inflammation and NAFLD progression, identifying sources of heterogeneity.
Findings
High DII is associated with increased NAFLD risk (OR = 1.33).
DII is linked to progression to fibrosis (OR = 1.36).
Geographic region and diagnostic criteria caused heterogeneity in results.
Abstract
The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) is a literature-based tool designed to predict inflammation. Previous studies suggest a potential association between the DII and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the relationship between the DII and both the incidence and progression of NAFLD remains unclear. Systematic literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library up to July 2025. A random-effects model was applied, and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses were performed to explore the sources of heterogeneity, while Egger’s test was used to assess publication bias. Review Manager 5.4 and STATA 15.0 were employed for statistical analysis. Eighteen studies involving 262,468 participants were included. The data indicated a significant association between…
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TopicsLiver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment · Nutritional Studies and Diet · Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis