Fatty liver disease, risks, strategies, and its relationship with COVID-19 with an emphasis on nutrition and exercise

Document Type : Review Articles

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1 Clinical Care and Health Promotion Research Center, Karaj branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.

2 MSc. Department of exercise physiology, faculty of physical education and sport sciences. Islamic Azad University Karaj branch. Alborz. Iran.

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has caused lifestyle changes in people from all walks of life and has become a global threat to the health and well-being of all countries of the world. Considering changes caused by the prevalence of the disease and quarantine conditions, the increased likelihood of the prevalence of overweight and obesity in people is among these threats. On the other hand, patients with overweight and obesity, and consequently, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have a weaker immune system than other people with ideal weight, and as a result, are more likely to develop COVID-19. As there is currently no definitive treatment for COVID-19 and NAFLD, and because people with NAFLD are more likely to develop COVID-19 based on the research in this area, paying attention to this important issue is thus necessary. Considering a regular physical activity program and having a balanced diet are among the essential strategies and may help prevent NAFLD, and consequently, COVID-19. However, given the novelty of COVID-19 pathogen and the ambiguity of the exact cause of why people get NAFLD, further research is needed to be done on the type of effective diet, as well as the type, intensity, and volume of exercise for these people. This study aimed to summarize the available evidence on the pathology and epidemiology of NAFLDs and COVID-19, as well as the effect of NAFLD on COVID-19 in people. Given the existing risks, the nutrition and exercise strategies were investigated in this regard.
 

What is already known on this subject?

Previous studies have separately examined the effective role of nutrition and exercise training on Covid-19 and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and the role of exercise has been less evaluated in these two diseases.

 

What this study adds?

In the present study, the controlling and preventing effective role of diet and regular physical activity on fatty liver and COVID-19 have been confirmed based on previous studies.

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Journal of Exercise & Organ Cross Talk
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June 2021
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  • Receive Date: 17 April 2021
  • Revise Date: 19 May 2021
  • Accept Date: 01 June 2021

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