A new study from the University of Eastern Finland found that regular high intensity exercise significantly decreased the fasting glucose levels and waist circumference of participants with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also improved their oxygen consumption rate and workload capacity, according to a news release from the university.
The researchers also discovered that exercise altered amino acid metabolism in fatty tissue, making it more effective.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease, affecting approximately 25% of the world’s population. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NAFLD is a condition in which excess fat builds up in your liver. This buildup of fat is not caused by heavy alcohol use.