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Changes in body composition for placebo (n = 12) and betaine (n = 11) for pre- and post-treatment
| Pre | Post | ∆ | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Body Fat (%) | ||||
|
Betaine |
17.5 ± 8.3 |
14.3 ± 5.7 |
−3.2 ± 2.5 |
.01 |
|
Placebo |
16.4 ± 8.1 |
16.6 ± 8.2 |
0.2 ± 2.7 |
.82 |
|
Lean Body Mass (kg) | ||||
|
Betaine |
69.5 ± 8.8 |
71.2 ± 7.9 |
2.4 ± 2.6 |
.01 |
|
Placebo |
74.2 ± 9.1 |
74.5 ± 9.4 |
0.3 ± 2.6 |
.68 |
|
Fat Mass (kg) | ||||
|
Betaine |
15.0 ± 7.9 |
12.1 ± 5.4 |
−2.9 ± 2.0 |
.01 |
| Placebo | 14.8 ± 8.0 | 15.1 ± 8.5 | 0.3 ± 2.3 | .68 |
