Table 1.
Composition of Heart Bar
| Compound | Content |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 2.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.0 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.0 g |
| Sugars | 12.0 g |
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| L-arginine | 3.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 250 mg |
| Vitamin E | 200 UI |
| Niacin | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 4.8 µg |
| Folate | 200 µg |
Each bar weighed 35 g and contained 534 kJ (130 kcal); bars for placebo group were devoid of L-arginine and antioxidant vitamins; bars for antioxidant vitamins group were devoid of L-arginine.