People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who perform 135 minutes of aerobic exercise each week have lower levels of fat in their liver compared to those who do not.
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People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who perform 135 minutes of aerobic exercise each week have lower levels of fat in their liver compared to those who do not.
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Aerobic exercise at a volume of 135 minutes per week significantly reduces intrahepatic triglyceride content in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
When a person does aerobic exercise, their muscles burn more energy, which triggers the breakdown of stored fat in fat tissue and muscle. The released fat molecules travel to the liver and are burned for fuel instead of being stored. At the same time, the liver stops making new fat. This dual action—burning more fat and making less—lowers the amount of fat in the liver.
What the research says
Supports
3 studies
Study: Effects of Moderate and Vigorous Exercise on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
This study provides evidence supporting the claim.
Contradicts
1 study
Study: https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000984152.67787.c2
This study provides evidence contradicting the claim.
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