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According to a new Finnish study, cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to risk of fatty liver. The research was conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, and shows that, despite the person’s weight, achieving moderate cardiorespiratory fitness can prevent fatty liver.
Researchers measured the cardiorespiratory fitness of 463 Finns with a cycle ergometer exercise test and determined fatty liver with an ultrasound. The participants were 30-47 years of age.
Cardiorespiratory fitness is inversely related to the risk of fatty liver — despite physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, serum lipids, insulin, glucose, and C-reactive protein.
The research results are significant for public health: despite the person’s weight, achieving a moderate level of cardiorespiratory fitness can protect from fatty liver.
Fatty liver is a significant and expanding public health concern. It is related to several metabolic disturbances, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.