In addition, we found that M-Cili-R was superior to M-Cili-F in reducing the transcription level of Fabp5 in T2DM-associated NAFLD rats (p < 0.05), indicating that RCJ was more effective than fermented juice in inhibiting hepatic fat synthesis in T2DM rats. The gene discussed is FABP5; the disease is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.