The liver is a crucial organ that performs several important functions and thus its well-being is crucial. According to recent research by the Duke-NUS Medical School, the omega-3 transporter protein called Mfsd2a plays a critical role in preventing fat accumulation in the liver. The finding could alter the way NAFLD is approached and prevented. The Underlying Threat of NAFLD There has been increasing concern on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease globally. In other words, NAFLD is a condition whe

Research from Duke-NUS Medical School reveals the omega-3 transporter protein, Mfsd2a, can prevent excessive liver fat storage, offering potential prevention against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The key lies in phospholipids, especially those containing omega-3 fatty acid DHA. The team aims to validate these findings through rigorous clinical trials.