Skeletal muscle mass to visceral fat area ratio is an important determinant affecting hepatic conditions of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

ConclusionsDecreased muscle mass coupled with increased visceral fat mass is closely associated with an increased risk for exacerbating NAFLD pathophysiology.

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Source: Journal of Gastroenterology - August 8, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research