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Source of validity: Scientific
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Polar lipids, particularly phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine, have garnered scientific interest for their potential role in supporting or treating fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis). These compounds are major structural components of cell membranes and play a vital role in lipid transport and metabolism. Several preclinical and a few clinical studies suggest that supplementation with certain polar lipids may help reduce hepatic fat accumulation and improve liver function markers. For instance, phosphatidylcholine has been shown in animal models to facilitate the export of triglycerides from the liver, potentially reducing steatosis. Some small human trials have reported modest improvements in liver enzyme levels and hepatic fat content with phospholipid supplementation, usually as part of a lecithin or enriched formula.

However, the overall clinical evidence remains limited and somewhat inconsistent, with a lack of large, high-quality randomized controlled trials directly linking polar lipid supplementation to significant, reproducible benefits in patients with fatty liver disease. Most recommendations for their use are extrapolated from mechanistic studies or small-scale clinical trials. Therefore, while there is some scientific basis and ongoing research interest, the evidence remains preliminary, and polar lipids are not universally endorsed as a primary therapy for fatty liver disease in major clinical guidelines.

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