Table 1. Clinical Characteristics of Participants.
| Baseline | 12 weeks | 24 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 54.1 ± 2.7 | ||
| Height, cm | 165.5 ± 1.6 | ||
| SBP, mm Hg | 140.5 ± 4.1 | 140.8 ± 4.1 | 137.6 ± 4.6 |
| DBP, mm Hg | 81.1 ± 2.7 | 81.5 ± 2.5 | 78.9 ± 3.3 |
| LDL-cholesterol, mg/dL | 132.5 ± 7.1 | 120.6 ± 6.5** | 122.3 ± 7.3** |
| Triglyceride, mg/dL | 178.1 ± 14.8 | 164.6 ± 13.3 | 157.8 ± 15.4 |
| HDL-cholesterol, mg/dL | 48.5 ± 1.8 | 45.8 ± 1.7* | 46.5 ± 1.7** |
| eGFR, mL/min/1.73 m2 | 69.2 ± 4.1 | 68.9 ± 4.1 | 64.2 ± 3.6***, ## |
Data are expressed as mean ± SE. *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001 vs. baseline, #P < 0.05 vs. 12 weeks, ##P < 0.01 vs. 12 weeks. SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; LDL: low-density lipoprotein; HDL: high-density lipoprotein; eGFR: estimated glomerular filtration rate; SE: standard error.