Medical Approach for Weight Loss in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Purpose of Review Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has reached epidemic proportions due to obesity in the modern world. Although treatments are in development, weight loss remains the most definitive and impactful approach to treating this disease and with it the other multisystemic complications of obesity. In this review, we summarize the current medical therapies for weight loss in NAFLD, including patient evaluation, counseling, and incorporation of medications for obesity.