Aerobic vs. resistance exercise in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: An expanded review

“…Also there is a clear benefit of exercise on hepatic fatty infiltration; this benefit is even evident with minimal or no weight loss and exercise levels that fall below those which are recommended for obesity management[34]. According to a systematic review, NAFLD is also improved with resistance exercise (as opposed to the therapeutic benefits of aerobic activities such as running), which may be more tolerable for the NAFLD patients who suffer from poor cardiorespiratory fitness and cannot tolerate intense aerobic exercise[35]. …”

Current and future therapeutic regimens for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

“…Some reports have suggested that there are no differences in the amount of liver fat reduction by aerobic exercise dose or intensity. In this context, only the act of exercising seems to be important . Additionally, another study has suggested that the reduction of liver fat by aerobic exercise occurred without clinically significant weight loss, suggesting that exercise alone is an independent factor of reducing liver fat .…”

“…In this context, only the act of exercising seems to be important . Additionally, another study has suggested that the reduction of liver fat by aerobic exercise occurred without clinically significant weight loss, suggesting that exercise alone is an independent factor of reducing liver fat . In this context, the current recommendations suggest that resistance training should complement aerobic exercise.…”

“…In this context, the current recommendations suggest that resistance training should complement aerobic exercise. In fact, this recommendation is also consistent with the exercise guidance for cardiovascular disease risk modification …”

Are Exercise Benefits in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Due to Increased Autophagy?

“…The literature on exercise in NAFLD shows significant benefits on hepatic steatosis, serum transaminases, lipid profile and glycemic control that can potentially lower cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, even though these have not been directly evaluated. Interestingly, both endurance and strength exercise are beneficial in NAFLD(3). Two interesting questions are how does exercise benefit NAFLD and what is/are the mediators of the muscle-liver axis whereby the muscle regulates hepatic metabolism.…”