Association between habitual dietary taurine intake and risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a prospective cohort study | Synapse
February 13, 2026
Association between habitual dietary taurine intake and risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a prospective cohort study
Key Points
This study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary taurine intake and the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Conducted a prospective cohort study
Assessed habitual dietary taurine intake
Evaluated participants' liver health over time
Higher taurine intake is associated with a reduced risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Dietary patterns significantly impact liver health outcomes
Abstract
Background and aims: Taurine, an amino sulfonic acid abundant in seafood and meat, has been proposed to have a potential role in the prevention of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease...