Scientists: Physical exercises can cure non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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Scientists representing the University of Tsukuba have described how exercise can cure non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to experts, the disease is considered the most common in the world, and almost a quarter of the planet's population suffers from it.

With NAFLD, fat accumulates in liver cells and can cause inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure. Recently, researchers conducted an experiment and found that sports have a positive effect on the liver.

NAFLD occurs due to an unhealthy lifestyle, when a person overeats and does not move much. In Japan, this disease can be detected in 41% of middle-aged men, and 25% develop non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver dysfunction.

Weight reduction can be considered the main condition for combating NAFLD. However, it is difficult to reduce body weight without supervision, and over time it is almost impossible.

Previously, sports were considered only a supplement to diets for weight loss, but the reduction of fatty changes and rigidity have a positive effect on a person's health.

During the experiment, specialists drew attention to the fact that physical exercises are able to preserve muscle mass, while reducing body weight and fat.

Using ultrasound elastography, it became known that the exercise regimen reduced steatosis of the liver by 9.5%, organ stiffness by 6.8%, and the fibrosis rate by 16.4% compared to weight loss.