Table 5.
Body composition biomarkers, pre- to completion of (end) bed rest analysis, N=5
| DEXA measurements | Pre- BR | End- BR | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMD, total | 1 ± 0.1 | 1 ± 0.1 | 1.0 |
| BMD, spine | 1 ± 0.2 | 1 ± 0.2 | 0.48 |
| BMD, ribs | 1 ± 0.1 | 1 ± 0.1 | 0.64 |
| BMD, pelvis | 1 ± 0.3 | 1 ± 0.2 | 0.19 |
| BMD, legs | 2 ± 0.3 | 2 ± 0.2 | 0.65 |
| Android (%fat distribution) | 22 ± 6 | 22 ± 7 | 0.85 |
| Gynoid (%fat distribution) | 25 ± 8 | 26 ± 9 | 0.73 |
| Android/Gynoid ratio | 1 ± 0.2 | 1 ± 0.2 | 0.76 |