Low Relative Handgrip Strength Is Associated with a High Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Italian Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Low Relative Handgrip Strength Is Associated with a High Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Italian Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the presence of low muscle mass (sarcopenia) represent noteworthy health issues. Handgrip strength, a muscle function indicator, is vital for sarcopenia diagnosis. We investigated the link between handgrip strength and hepatic steatosis in It...

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Main Authors: Samantha Maurotti, Roberta Pujia, Elisa Mazza, Maria Francesca Pileggi, Franco Arturi, Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Tiziana Montalcini, Arturo Pujia, Yvelise Ferro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
handgrip strength
sarcopenia
hepatic steatosis
liver transient elastography
CAP score
nutrition-related diseases
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/22/12489

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