Most medications are available as once-weekly injections
Common high-sodium foods to avoid (or lower their intake) are: Highly processed foods, including pre-packaged dinners and frozen pizza Smoked or cured meats like salamis, sausages, canned sardines, hot dogs, and ham Salted nuts, chips, and other packaged snacks Frozen shrimp Canned soup Processed cheese Pickles Canned tomato sauce Processed bread, particularly those in large portion sizes
A prospective pilot study run in 2004 involved 18 non-diabetic patients with biopsy-proven NASH and tested hepatic histological improvement as the primary outcome after a 48-week course of pioglitazone: the results showed significant improvement in histology regarding all major features of NASH (steatosis, parenchymal inflammation, cellular injury, and Mallory bodies) including fibrosis, despite a significant increase in body weight [59]
Headaches are among the most commonly reported side effects, though they aren't directly triggered by the medication
Consult a Healthcare Professional Consulting with healthcare professionals is vital for personalised dietary advice regarding electrolyte balance