TABLE 1.
Characteristics of subjects
| Women (n = 16) | Men (n = 14) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 47 ± 3 | 44 ± 4 | 0.6 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.1 ± 3 | 88.5 ± 3 | 0.003 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.4 ± 1 | 26.9 ± 1 | 0.75 |
| % Body fat | 40 ± 2 | 25 ± 2 | <0.0001 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 30.4 ± 3 | 21.6 ± 3 | 0.04 |
| Fat free mass (kg) | 38.6 ± 3 | 59.7 ± 4 | 0.0002 |
| Abdominal subcutaneous fat (kg) | 7.5 ± 0.9 | 4.3 ± 0.9 | 0.02 |
| Visceral fat (kg) | 3.0 ± 0.6 | 4.7 ± 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Plasma palmitate (μmol/L) | 147 ± 50 | 124 ± 41 | 0.2 |
Values represent mean ± SEM. P values refer to comparisons between men and women.