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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Liver diseases cause approximately 2 million deaths annually, representing 4% of global mortality.
  • Current management strategies for liver diseases present significant challenges.
  • Physical exercise is recognized as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for liver health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms by which physical exercise prevents and treats liver diseases.
  • To highlight the impact of exercise on insulin sensitivity, lipid homeostasis, and immune function.
  • To evaluate the effects of physical exercise across a spectrum of liver conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on physical exercise and liver diseases.
  • Analysis of exercise-induced physiological changes relevant to liver health.
  • Examination of clinical and preclinical evidence for exercise interventions.

Main Results:

  • Physical exercise enhances insulin sensitivity and improves lipid metabolism.
  • Exercise modulates immune responses, offering protective effects against liver injury.
  • Evidence supports exercise benefits in conditions like steatotic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

Conclusions:

  • Physical exercise is an effective strategy for preventing and managing diverse liver diseases.
  • Exercise interventions can restore homeostasis and mitigate disease progression.
  • The findings underscore exercise as a valuable therapeutic tool in hepatology.