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Gut microbiota and pediatric metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease: clinical evidence and therapeutic implications

  • By

  • Bhagyalakshmi Nair

  • Adithya Jayaprakash Kamath

  • Aswathy R. Devan

  • Rajesh Gopalakrishna

  • Ashok R. Unni

  • Lekshmi R. Nath

  • May 13, 2026

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    Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent chronic liver condition linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome in children.

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    The prevalence of MASLD in the pediatric population is approximately 14%, rising to 38% among obese children, highlighting a significant health concern.

  • 3

    Obesity is a primary risk factor for MASLD, but the condition can also occur in non-obese individuals, indicating a complex etiology.

  • 4

    Gut microbiota composition is influenced by diet, with differences observed between populations, potentially impacting the progression of MASLD.

  • 5

    Recent updates in terminology from NAFLD to MASLD reflect a better understanding of the disease's pathogenesis and its association with metabolic dysfunction.

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Gut microbiota and pediatric metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease: clinical evidence and therapeutic implications

  • by Bhagyalakshmi Nair, Adithya Jayaprakash Kamath, Aswathy R. Devan, Rajesh Gopalakrishna, Ashok R. Unni, Lekshmi R. Nath

  • May 13, 2026

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