TABLE 3.
Metabolic parameters measured during isotope infusion studies
| Parameter | Unit | Mean ± SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma FFA concentrationa | mmol/l | 0.553 ± 0.138 | 0.215–1.224 |
| Plasma glycerol concentrationb | mmol/l | 0.157 ± 0.032 | 0.093–0.222 |
| RaFFAa | μmol/kg FM/min | 39.4 ± 29.8 | 9.2–74.3 |
| RaGlycerolb | μmol/kg FM/min | 26.9 ± 7.3 | 9.7–53.9 |
| RaFFA:RaGlycerol ratiob | — | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 0.4–2.4 |
| FFA reesterification rateb | % | 49.3 ± 25.1 | 19.5–88.0 |
Values are means ± SD and represent averages of steady-state values between 0500 and 0700 h. See Materials and Methods for details of reesterification calculation.
a
n = 7.
b
n = 5.