Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study subjects
| Parameter | Unit | x̄ ±SE | Median | Q1 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | years | 27.8±0.96 | 27.00 | 24.00 | 29.75 |
| BMI | Kg.m-1 | 23.7±0.58 | 23.57 | 21.48 | 25.98 |
| Estimated energy intake | Kcal/d | 1969±138.78 | 1903.0 | 1555 | 2262 |
| Plasma Antioxidant activity | AEAC/100ml | 3.79±0.33 | 3.37 | 2.92 | 4.27 |
| Erythrocyte GST Activity | IU/g Hb | 4.65±0.46 | 4.09 | 2.73 | 6.23 |
| Urinary polyphenols | GAE/mg creat | 11.45±2.57 | 6.96 | 4.89 | 12.59 |
| Urinary Antioxidant activity | AEAC/mg creat* | 7.21±0.84 | 6.46 | 4.04 | 8.55 |
| Urinary TBA | μg/mg creat | 114.75±17.37 | 83.30 | 47.76 | 141.71 |
x̄ ±SE: Mean ± standard Error, * : mmol ascorbic acid equivalent antioxidant capacity / mg creatinine),
GAE : gallic acid equivalent