AGT and metabolic syndrome: The mean values of renal Ang II were significantly higher in the MetS group than in the control group (130.5 ± 7.3 vs. 37.4 ± 3.1 pg/mL, respectively, P < 0.001), but were significantly lower in MetS + DIZE group rats than in MetS group animals (38.3 ± 2.7 pg/mL, P < 0.001).