| ABCA1 | ATP-binding cassette subfamily A member 1 |
| ABCG5 & ABCG8 | ATP-binding cassette subfamily G member 5 and 8 |
| AMPK | 5’ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase |
| ALP | Alkaline phosphatase |
| ALT | Alanine aminotransferase |
| Apo A1 | Apolipoprotein A1 |
| AST | Aspartate aminotransferase |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| HDL | High-density lipoprotein |
| HFD | High-fat diet |
| IL-6 | Interleukin-6 |
| LDL-C | Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| NAFLD | Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
| ND | Normal diet |
| SCD1 | Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 |
| SR-B1 | Scavenger Receptor B1 |
| TC | Total cholesterol |
| TG | Total triglyceride |