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Table 2.

Comparison of Ferritin Concentrations and Insulin Resistance in Different Chilli Food Types

	A little bit hot	Moderately hot	Very hot	P(trend)
Men (n)^a	1330	1261	266
Ferritin (ng/mL)	126.68	130.50	122.80	0.485
HOMA-IR	2.48	2.40	2.19	<0.05
Women (n)^a	1641	1190	194
Ferritin (ng/mL)	60.52	58.75	46.46	<0.001
HOMA-IR	2.40	2.47	2.12	<0.05

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One man and two women reported that information on chilli food types is unknown.

HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance.