Decreased Physical Working Capacity in Adolescents With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associates With Reduced Iron Availability

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common and related to obesity and insulin resistance. Iron metabolism is impaired in obese individuals and iron deficiency has been associated with physical inactivity. We investigated whether iron bioavailability is reduced in patients with NAFLD and contributes to reduced cardiorespiratory fitness.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 15, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tim Mitchell, Elizabeth McKinnon, Oyekoya Ayonrinde, Leon A. Adams, Debbie Trinder, Anita C.G. Chua, Robert U. Newton, Leon Straker, John K. Olynyk Source Type: research