Table 1.
Anthropometric and biochemical variables baselines of subjects.
| Characteristic | Men (n = 6) | Women (n = 4) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (Kg) | 87 ± 13.8 | 59.5 ± 6.6 | |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 26.9 ± 3.9 | 23.4 ± 1.6 | 18.5–24.9 |
| Plasma selenium (µg·L−1) | 42.4 ± 16.6 | 36.6 ± 12.3 | 53 ± 20.7–161 ± 19 |
| Leucocytes (103/mm3) | 7.2 ± 1.4 | 7.4 ± 1.7 | 3.6–11 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 44.4 ± 1.6 | 38.8 ± 2.8 | §: 39–53 |
| ∣: 36–48 | |||
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 14.8 ± 0.6 | 12.8 ± 1 | §: 12.8–17.8 |
| ∣: 11.6–15.6 | |||
| Fasting glucose (mg/dL) | 82.4 ± 7.8 | 82.9 ± 7.4 | 70–99 |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 4.7 ± 0.4 | 4.8 ± 0.4 | 3.5–5.5 |
| Total protein (g/dL) | 6.5 ± 0.6 | 6.9 ± 0.3 | 6–8 |
| Cholesterol total (mg/dL) | 145 ± 4.8 | 143 ± 6.7 | <200 |
| HDL-c (mg/dL) | 47.6 ± 2.3 | 47.8 ± 2.5 | ≥35 |
| LDL-c (mg/dL) | 87.7 ± 9.8 | 84.5 ± 6.5 | <130 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 60.5 ± 16.9 | 53.3 ± 16 | <150 |
Results are expressed as mean ± S.D. §: masculine; ∣: females.