Table 1.
Characteristics of the placebo group and the test group participants.
| Characteristics | Placebo | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | n = 17 | n = 22 |
| Number of males (%) | 7 (41.2%) | 12 (54.6%) |
| Age (y) | 54.35 ± 5.9 | 52.5 ± 6.8 |
| Height (cm) | 160.6 ± 7.1 | 166.0 ± 9.1 |
| Body weight (kg) | 62.5 ± 10.8 | 67.3 ± 12.5 |
| Body fat rate (%) | 28.8 ± 7.2 | 25.4 ± 8.2 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.2 ± 3.7 | 24.3 ± 3.3 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 135.5 ± 15.3 | 138.0 ± 14.8 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 82.0 ± 10.0 | 85.4 ± 10.5 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard error. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way analysis of variance with age, height, body weight, and body mass index, and by Chi-square test for sex.