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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

The relationship between the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHHR) and both MASLD and advanced liver fibrosis: evidence from NHANES 2017-2020.

Juyi Li, Chunjia Kou, Yuwei Chai, Yuchen Li, Xue Liu, Li Zhang, Haiqing Zhang

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Juyi LiDepartment of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Chunjia KouDepartment of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Yuwei ChaiDepartment of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Yuchen LiDepartment of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Xue LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Li ZhangDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Haiqing ZhangDepartment of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.

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Background: The non-HDL-C to HDL-C ratio (NHHR) is a dependable lipid marker linked to atherosclerotic traits. This study examines the potential relationship between NHHR and both metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and advanced liver fibrosis. Methods: This study investigated the relationship between NHHR levels and both MASLD and advanced liver fibrosis using data from the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the United States. First, we conducted a baseline characteristics analysis of the population based on NHHR quartiles. Second, we employed multivariable weighted linear regression models to examine the associations between NHHR and MASLD, as well as advanced liver fibrosis. Third, we utilized restricted cubic splines (RCS) to assess potential non-linear relationships. Fourth, we performed subgroup analyses. Finally, ROC curve analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of NHHR. Results: In the main analysis, this study included a total of 9,864 participants. Following multivariable logistic regression and comprehensive adjustments, elevated NHHR levels in the Q3 and Q4 groups were significantly linked to MASLD, with odds ratios of 1.59 (95% CI: 1.20-2.11) and 1.83 (95% CI: 1.40-2.39), respectively ( Conclusion: NHHR may serve as a predictive marker for MASLD and advanced liver fibrosis, highlighting its potential significance in risk assessment and prevention strategies.

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advanced liver fibrosiscross-sectional studyMASLDNHANESNHHR

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