Triglyceride glucose waist circumference and non alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insulin resistance (IR) plays a noticeable role in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The triglyceride glucose-waist circumference (TyG-WC) index, a novel measure for assessing IR, may hold significant predictive value for NAFLD. However, the relationship between TyG-WC and the risk of NAFLD remains elusive. To investigate this association, this comprehensive meta-analysis was conducted.

Methods

A systematic electronic search was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from their inception until July 2024 to identify observational studies assessing the relationship between TyG-WC and the risk of NAFLD. Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal checklist was utilized to evaluate the quality of cross-sectional

SUBMITTER: Xin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature