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. 2012 Jul 26;7(7):e40837. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0040837

Table 2. Metabolic rate (RMR), respiratory quotient (RQ) and vital signs during rest before (Day 1) and after (Day 4) 3 days of T4 treatment (mean ± SD).

Day 1 Day 4 P value
Body Weight (kg) 75.0±4.7 75.0±4.8 1.00
RMR (kcal/d) 1612±142 1672±129† 0.059
Resting RQ 0.83±0.03 0.85±0.03 0.02
Heart Rate (bpm) 57±9 59±8 0.38
Blood Pressure (mm Hg)
 Systolic 122±9 121±6 0.91
 Diastolic 83±6 83±6 0.84