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Clinical characteristics of the participants
| Lean (n = 13) | Obese (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43 ± 3 | 54 ± 3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.0 ± 0.5 | 31.9 ± 0.6a |
| FM (kg) | 15.2 ± 0.8 | 32.4 ± 1.2a |
| WHR | 0.91 ± 0.01 | 1.01 ± 0.01a |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 126 ± 3 | 137 ± 4 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 77 ± 2 | 85 ± 3 |
| HOMA-IR | 1.8 ± 0.2 | 3.4 ± 0.3a |
Values are mean ± SEM
ap < 0.05 obese vs lean
HOMA-IR, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance
