2.6. Statistical Analyses
Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26 for macOS with the significance level set to <0.05. The normality of the data distribution was assessed using the Shapiro–Wilk test. In cases where the variables did not meet parametric criteria, a non-parametric approach was employed such as the Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired data and the Mann–Whitney test for independent data. The comparisons of baseline and endpoints parameters, including anthropometric, lipid profile (including HD, TC, LDL and TG), glycemic profile (comprising FBG, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR), bile acids profile, and dietary intakes, both within and between the groups, were conducted using paired 