Impact of Physical Activity Differences Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Parameters in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A Mediterranean lifestyle with a Mediterranean diet and regular physical activity (PA) improves metabolic syndrome (MetS) characteristics and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The COVID-19 pandemic stopped healthy habits and increased NAFLD progression.

Objectives

To assess how PA differences due to COVID-19 lockdown affected NAFLD parameters in adults with MetS.

Design

Longitudinal 2-year analysis of data obtained between COVID-19 pre- and post-lockdown in a parallel-group randomized trial (n = 57, aged 40-60 years old, with MetS and NAFLD).

Methods

NAFLD status and related parameters were assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), blood collection analysis and related indexes. PA and fitness status were assessed by an Alpha-Fit test bat

SUBMITTER: Mascaro CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9229383 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature