Table 1.
Baseline characteristics and changes in physical parameters during the study period.
| Study Period (Week) | Intake | Follow-up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 4 | 8 | 12 | |
| Age (years) | 57.0 ± 1.3 | — | — | — |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 7 M, 15 F | |||
| Height (cm) | 159.7 ± 1.7 | — | — | — |
| Weight (kg) | 57.2 ± 2.1 | — | — | — |
| Body mass index (kg /m2) | 22.4 ± 0.7 | — | — | — |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 117.0 ± 2.9 | 114.9 ± 2.6 | 117.9 ± 2.7 | 117.1 ± 2.8 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 69.0 ± 1.8 | 68.2 ± 1.7 | 67.9 ± 1.6 | 66.1 ± 1.8 |
| Heart rate | 68.7 ± 2.7 | 65.6 ± 2.8 | 65.5 ± 2.7 | 65.9 ± 2.7 |
Values are expressed as mean with their standard errors. n = 22.