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We hypothesized that the combined SIRT1 direct activator E1231 and the SIRT1 stabilizer nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) could offer a novel approach to mitigate the pathophysiological features of MetS. Our results revealed that E1231 alone or combined with NMN increased SIRT1 level and activity. This SIRT1 activation was accompanied by upregulation in the IRS-1 and activation of AKT. In parallel, the Nrf2 level and activity were increased while the NF\u03baB activity and subsequent inflammatory cytokines were decreased. Additionally, SIRT1 activation was associated with improved insulin resistance, blood pressure, lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, glucose tolerance, and kidney and liver functions. Moreover, improved liver histology, decreased hepatic fibrosis markers, and increased survival rates were observed. These protective functions were counteracted when EX527, a SIRT1 inhibitor, was dually administered with E1231. Furthermore, correlation analysis revealed that SIRT1 was negatively correlated with NF\u03baB, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress, while positive correlations were observed between SIRT1, p-AKT, and Nrf2 activity. Random Forest regression algorithm and partial dependence plots highlighted the significant roles of SIRT1, IRS-1, p-AKT, and NF\u03baB in predicting MetS severity. These analyses underscore the strong interconnections between these signals. This reinforces the central role of SIRT1 in coordinating a multifaceted protective response against MetS. To conclude, SIRT1 alleviates MetS by modulating AKT\/Nrf2\/NF\u03baB signaling and their interactions. 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