New Study Identifies the Optimal Exercise Dose for Reducing Fatty Liver

New Study Identifies the Optimal Exercise Dose for Reducing Fatty Liver

Author: Dr. Mercola February 12, 2026 Duration: 7:59
  • Fatty liver disease affects a large portion of adults worldwide and often develops silently, increasing the risk of liver damage, heart disease and shortened life expectancy if metabolic health isn't improved
  • Consistent exercise reduces liver fat even without weight loss, improving blood sugar control, cardiovascular fitness and overall metabolic function
  • Meaningful liver fat reduction begins at about 20 to 25 minutes of moderate activity five days weekly, with the strongest efficiency gains occurring around 150 to 160 minutes per week
  • Combining aerobic exercise with strength training produces greater liver and metabolic improvements than performing either type of exercise alone
  • Eliminating harmful dietary fats, increasing key nutrients that support liver fat removal and maintaining regular physical activity directly address the metabolic overload that drives fatty liver disease

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