How much your heart rate changes might be connected to how your body's automatic systems work, which could relate to fatty liver disease
Scientific Claim
Heart rate variability measured from short electrocardiograms may reflect autonomic nervous system function related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease development
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim appropriately uses 'may reflect' and does not state the mechanism as proven. It correctly acknowledges the association without claiming causation or mechanism.
Source Excerpt
“Low heart rate variability from 10-s electrocardiograms is associated with development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting Evidence (1)
The study demonstrates an association between HRV and NAFLD, and HRV is known to reflect autonomic nervous system function. However, the study does not directly measure or prove this mechanism.