Table 3. Biochemical characteristics of subjects before, 4-week and after 8-week EMS intervention.
| Parameters | No EMS | Daily EMS |
|---|---|---|
| AST (U/L) | ||
| Pre | 20 ± 3 | 21 ± 3 |
| Mid | 19 ± 3 | 19 ± 2 |
| Post | 20 ± 3 | 20 ± 2 |
| ALT (U/L) | ||
| Pre | 20 ± 3 | 20 ± 3 |
| Mid | 21 ± 3 | 20 ± 3 |
| Post | 21 ± 2 | 20 ± 3 |
| BUN (mg/dL) | ||
| Pre | 15.7 ± 2.4 | 15.9 ± 2.7 |
| Mid | 15.7 ± 2.5 | 15.9 ± 2.6 |
| Post | 16.0 ± 2.5 | 16.1 ± 2.2 |
| CREA (mg/dL) | ||
| Pre | 1.09 ± 0.10 | 1.10 ± 0.07 |
| Mid | 1.13 ± 0.06 | 1.10 ± 0.06 |
| Post | 1.11 ± 0.08 | 1.10 ± 0.07 |
| UA (mg/dL) | ||
| Pre | 4.9 ± 0.9 | 5.0 ± 1.2 |
| Mid | 4.8 ± 0.9 | 5.0 ± 1.1 |
| Post | 4.8 ± 1.0 | 5.0 ± 1.1 |
| TP (mg/dL) | ||
| Pre | 7.3 ± 0.3 | 7.3 ± 0.5 |
| Mid | 7.4 ± 0.3 | 7.3 ± 0.2 |
| Post | 7.3 ± 0.2 | 7.3 ± 0.4 |
| FFA (mmol/L) | ||
| Pre | 0.45 ± 0.17 | 0.46 ± 0.19 |
| Mid | 0.41 ± 0.10 | 0.41 ± 0.14 |
| Post | 0.41 ± 0.10 | 0.41 ± 0.14 |
Note:
Data are presented as mean ± SD. AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ALT, alanine transaminase; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; CREA, creatinine; UA, uric acid; FFA, free fatty acid.