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Hybrid training (voluntary and electrical muscle contractions) can ameliorate insulin resistance by suppressing serum IL-6 levels in skeletal muscle.
Combining voluntary exercise with electrical muscle stimulation may help reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity, particularly for those with fatty liver disease.
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Therefore, hybrid training can ameliorate insulin resistance by suppressing serum IL-6 in skeletal muscle [34].
Why this rating
Based on a single pilot study cited (Ref 34), so evidence is preliminary.
Source
Mechanisms Linking Inflammation to Insulin Resistance
Li Chen et al. · International Journal of Endocrinology · 2015
DOI 10.1155/2015/508409
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