Table 4.
Plasma Antioxidant Status of Subjects According to FFMI [Expressed as Number and % (n=97)]
| Variable (Unit) | FFMI < 16 kg/m2 (n= 39) | FFMI ≥ 16 kg/m2 (n=58) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| n(%) | n(%) | ||
| Vitamin E (μmol/L) | |||
| Normal (18.58- 67.34) | 22 (56.4) | 38 (65.6) | 0.400 |
| Low (< 18.58) | 17 (43.6) | 20 (34.4) | |
| Vitamin A (μmol/L) | |||
| Normal (1.05- 3.84) | 22 (56.4) | 47 (81.0) | 0.012* |
| Low (< 1.05) | 17 (43.6) | 11 (19.0) | |
| Vitamin C (mg/dl) | |||
| Normal (0.4-1.5) | 10 (25.0) | 3 (5.3) | 0.007* |
| Low (< 0.4) | 30 (75.0) | 54 (94.7) |
*
p < 0.05 significant using Fisher Exact test