The Claim
In diabetic obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, 8 weeks of supervised aerobic exercise (either high-intensity interval or moderate-intensity continuous) significantly reduces alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, independent of weight loss.
What the research says
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In obese adults with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, 8 weeks of supervised aerobic exercise lowers liver enzyme levels without requiring weight loss.
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In diabetic obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, 8 weeks of supervised aerobic exercise (either high-intensity interval or moderate-intensity continuous) significantly reduces alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, suggesting improved liver enzyme profiles independent of weight loss.
When a person exercises, their muscles burn more fat for energy, which pulls fat out of the bloodstream. With less fat circulating, the liver receives less fat to store. As a result, the liver accumulates less fat, which allows it to function better and release fewer liver enzymes into the blood.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that both intense and moderate exercise for 8 weeks reduced fat in the liver of people with type 2 diabetes and obesity—even without losing weight. Less liver fat usually means lower liver enzyme levels, so the exercise likely helped the liver heal.
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