Pilot study on the effectiveness of the traditional Karlovy Vary thermal spring drinking cure in the treatment of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

The aim of this research was to objectively assess the effectiveness of the traditional drinking cure using Karlovy Vary mineral springs, focusing on the quantitative measurement of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), through the determination of liver elasticity before and after a 21-day course of therapy. The study included randomly selected subjects from the Karlovy Vary population, aiming to scientifically validate the health benefits associated with this long-standing therapeutic practice, particularly with respect to metabolic health and liver function.