ADIPOQ and Insulin resistance: Furthermore, this study revealed an inverse relationship between adiponectin and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR; r = −0.348; p < 0.05) and serum lipid peroxidation (r = −0.037; p < 0.05) while showing a direct association with antioxidant capacity (r = 0.339; p < 0.05).