Table 3.
Average 24-h plasma GH concentration and plasma GH profile
| Baseline | Day 3 | 2 wk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-h mean GH (ng/ml) | 1.26 ± 0.2 | 0.28 ± 0.1a | 0.32 ± 0.1a |
| Pulse frequency (per day) | 3.6 ± 0.4 | 2.7 ± 0.8 | 3.1 ± 0.5 |
| Mean pulse amplitude (ng/ml) | 6.38 ± 1.11 | 2.46 ± 1.03a | 1.48 ± 0.53a |
| Mean interpulse level (ng/ml) | 0.32 ± 0.07 | 0.20 ± 0.11 | 0.24 ± 0.11 |
Values are expressed as mean ± se.
Significantly different from baseline, P < 0.05.