Adherence
Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week improves liver enzymes and metabolic indices in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), independent of weight loss.
If you have fatty liver, aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity (like brisk walking) per week. You don't necessarily need to lose weight to see improvements in your liver enzymes, though weight loss is still beneficial. Start with small increases if you are currently sedentary, as even 60 minutes of activity per week can help. Focus on consistency rather than intensity or gym membership.
Patients increasing or maintaining their reported physical activity to >150 minutes/week, and those who increased their objective levels of fitness, had the greatest improvements in liver enzymes and other metabolic indices compared to those who were least active. This effect was independent of weight loss and was corroborated by an objective measure of fitness.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with a relatively large sample size (n=141) and objective fitness measures, though short duration (3 months).
Source
Independent effects of physical activity in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease #
Alexis George et al. · Hepatology · 2009
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