Macro partitioning
Intrahepatic triglyceride content is a stronger determinant of insulin resistance and glycemic control than visceral adipose tissue or intramyocellular lipid content.
Focus on reducing liver fat, not just overall weight. While weight loss helps, the specific reduction of fat stored in the liver is crucial for restoring insulin sensitivity. This may require targeted dietary changes (reducing fructose/sugars) and exercise, as liver fat is a distinct metabolic driver.
the association between the intrahepatic triglyceride content and systemic IR was stronger than the association with intramyocellular lipid content, visceral fat content, or sc fat content
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies using magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a gold-standard imaging technique.
Source
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Novel Cardiometabolic Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
Giovanni Targher et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2013
DOI 10.1210/jc.2012-3093
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