Intake of food items rich in fructose like soda, sweetened beverages, pizza and salty food, biscuits, yogurt may increase the liver diseases in Children, who regularly taste it, said researchers. “Dietary fructose increases serum uric acid concentrations”, as per the study, led by researchers from Bambino Gesu Hospital in Italy.

“It is plausible that dietary fructose intake and uric acid concentrations are potential risk factors for liver disease progression in NAFLD,” said Valerio Nobili from Bambino Gesu Hospital in Italy.

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He further added, “the study shows for the first time that uric acid concentrations and dietary fructose consumption are independently and positively associated with NASH”.

“Thus, it is crucial to understand the risk factors for NASH in children and adolescents in order to design effective interventions,” Nobili further stated.