Table 1.
Demographic information of the study participants
| Baseline characteristics | Healthy subjects (n=15) | Metabolic subjects (n=17) |
|---|---|---|
|
Age, (years) |
28 ± 8 |
40 ± 8 |
|
Gender, M:F |
11:2 |
8:6 |
|
Race (Caucasian: other) |
10:3 |
8:3 |
|
BMI (kg/m2) |
24.7 ± 1.5 |
40.1 ± 8.1 |
|
SBP (mm Hg) |
115 ± 9 |
120 ± 9 |
|
DBP (mm Hg) |
71 ± 10 |
81 ± 7 |
|
Glucose (mg/dL) |
89 ± 5 |
99.5 ± 9 |
|
Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) |
151 ± 30 |
193 ± 26 |
|
LDL (mg/dL) |
88 ± 28 |
121 ± 22 |
|
HDL (mg/dL) |
49 ± 12 |
37 ± 5 |
|
TGL (mg/dL) |
74 ± 43 |
189 ± 127 |
|
Platelets (cells/mm3) |
220 ± 43 |
223 ± 51 |
| Total WBC (cells/mm3) | 5.07 ± 1.36 | 5.48 ± 0.71 |
All of the values reported are mean ± SD unless otherwise noted. Differences between healthy and metabolic syndrome subjects were statistically significant, with the exception of race and sex (M-Male; F-Female). SBP indicates systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein. DBP and triglyceride P≤0.01; all others P≤0.001.