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Low-Carb, Animal-Based Diets Associated with Early Death

People who consume animal-based, low-carbohydrate diets have a shorter life expectancy, compared with those who consume more plant-based sources of protein or fat and compared with those who consume more carbohydrates, according to a new study published in The Lancet.

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Animal Protein Linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Diets high in animal protein increase the risk for fatty liver disease among people who are overweight, according to new research published in Gut.

Saturated Fat Increases Risk for Liver Disease More than Sugar or Unsaturated Fat

Saturated fat intake is more harmful to the liver than sugar or unsaturated fat, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.