Table 2.
Demographic and Baseline Characteristics of the Trial Subjects
| Characteristics | Placebo (n=46) | Herbal blend (n=49) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex ([n] male+[n] female) | 11M+35F | 12M+37F | NA |
| Age (years) | 38.3±1.2 | 37.4±1.0 | .6 |
| Height (m) | 1.6±0.01 | 1.6±0.01 | .8 |
| Body weight (kg) | 82.3±1.5 | 81.2±1.2 | .6 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 33.8±0.4 | 33.6±0.4 | .5 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 97.7±1.1 | 98.9±1.2 | .6 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 116.1±1.1 | 115.8±1.0 | .7 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm) | 122.4±2.0 | 124.5±2.0 | .6 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm) | 80.7±1.1 | 83.7±1.4 | .1 |
| Pulse rate (bpm) | 73.4±0.9 | 73.8±1.1 | .9 |
Values are expressed as mean±SEM.
NA, not applicable.