| BMI | body mass index |
| CVDs | cardiovascular disease |
| EC | endothelial cell |
| ED | endothelial dysfunction |
| eNOS | endothelial nitric oxide synthase |
| FFA | free fatty acid |
| GM | gut microbiota |
| GSH | glutathione |
| H2S | hydrogen sulfide |
| IR | insulin resistance |
| LDL | Low-Density Lipoprotein |
| MASLD | Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease |
| MedDiet | Mediterranean Diet |
| MetS | Metabolic Syndrome |
| NO | nitric oxide |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| SAC | S-allyl cysteine |
| T2DM | type II diabetes |