Open AccessPhysical activity as a treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review
Author(s) -
Maureen Whitsett,
Lisa B. VanWagner
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
world journal of hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 55
ISSN - 1948-5182
DOI - 10.4254/wjh.v7.i16.2041
Subject(s) - medicine , nonalcoholic fatty liver disease , fatty liver , steatosis , insulin resistance , randomized controlled trial , liver biopsy , aerobic exercise , physical therapy , gastroenterology , disease , biopsy , insulin
To review the effectiveness of exercise as a therapy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and potential benefits in treating insulin resistance and atherosclerosis.