2.1. Study Design and Participants
LIVER DISEASES, COMPLICATIONS
In this single-blind, controlled, and randomized clinical trial, 142 female patients aged between 18 and 50 years and BMI = 27.5–40 kg/mThis paper is a part of already published studies [Those who were pregnant or lactating, had menopause, were alcohol drinker, or smoker, followed a weight-loss diet, and took dietary supplements or any medication affecting lipid and glucose metabolism as well as those suffering from liver diseases, inflammatory conditions, and metabolic complications were excluded.