GGTLC1 and metabolic syndrome: Compared with the participants without MAFLD, those with MAFLD tended to be older, to be male; to have higher BMI, thicker WC, higher SBP and DBP, more leukocyte counts and red blood cells, higher hemoglobin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, FBG, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; fewer platelet counts and lower HDL-C; more likely to be smokers and drinkers, and to be more likely have hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.