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Flowchart of the study selection process for the present systematic review.
Fifteen studies were included at the end of the selection process, one RCT, and fourteen observational studies (nine cross-sectional and five prospective). IR, insulin resistance; MetS, metabolic syndrome; NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; RCT, randomized-controlled trial.
