Sex-Specific Basal Metabolic Rate and NAFLD Risk: The Multi-Population Observational and Mendelian Randomization Study
A higher BMR is an independent and causally relevant risk factor for NAFLD. The observed sex effect modification in the Chinese population suggests that population-specific management strategies may be warranted.
Authors
- Yuanling Tao
- Chunyu Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4998-339X)
- Li Sun
- Zongtao Chen
- Laixi Zhang
- Zhen Cheng
Institutions
- Army Medical University (CN)
- Southwest Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s583771
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00