Table 4.
Correlation between serum fatty acid concentrations and insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) at 16 weeks
| Fatty acid | R | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| C14:0 | 0.798** | 0.003 |
| C15:0 | 0.178 | 0.601 |
| C16:0 | 0.614* | 0.044 |
| C16:1 | 0.745** | 0.008 |
| C18:0 | 0.382 | 0.247 |
| C18:1 | 0.674* | 0.023 |
| C18:2n6 | 0.445 | 0.170 |
| C18:3n3 | 0.261 | 0.467 |
| C20:4n6 | 0.264 | 0.433 |
| C20:5n3 | 0.291 | 0.385 |
R indicates Pearson’s correlation co-efficient calculated between serum fatty acid levels and the homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index in NL and SL groups at 16 weeks of age. * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01