The improvements in how the body uses insulin didn't relate to changes in fat stored in organs or specific body areas. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Scientific Claim

Changes in insulin sensitivity and disposition index were not associated with changes in regional or ectopic fat in black South African women with obesity.

Original Statement

“The increase in S_I and DI were not associated with changes in regional or ectopic fat.”

From study:Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemia and ectopic fat in black South African women: a randomized controlled trial.

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 abstract states 'not associated', which is appropriate for correlational claims.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemia and ectopic fat in black South African women: a randomized controlled trial.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2020 Jul

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemia and ectopic fat in black South African women: a randomized controlled trial.

Score: 53

DOI: 10.1530/eje-19-0957

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