Relationship between relative skeletal muscle mass and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsSMI level in patients with NAFLD was lower than healthy people, and patients with sarcopenia have higher occurrence risk of NAFLD, as well as its advanced stages including NASH or NAFLD-related significant fibrosis. Further well-designed prospective studies are required to strengthen the arguments.
Source: Hepatology International - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research