Table 2.
Characteristics of the subjects in the placebo and herring-roe powder intake groups.
| Characteristic | Herring-roe | Placebo | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | n = 17 | n = 16 | – |
| Number of males (male %) | 4 (76.47%) | 2 (87.50%) | 0.656 |
| Age (years) | 51.71 ± 9.25 | 53.19 ± 9.31 | 0.650 |
| Height (cm) | 158.43 ± 7.93 | 159.8 ± 5.00 | 0.560 |
| Body weight (kg) | 52.39 ± 9.74 | 58.93 ± 10.34 | 0.071 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.73 ± 2.08 | 23.04 ± 3.69 | 0.033 |
| Body fat percentage (%) | 25.21 ± 5.42 | 30.18 ± 7.57 | 0.037 |
Values shown are mean ± standard deviation (SD). Statistical analysis was performed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) for age, height, body weight, and BMI, and by chi-square test for gender.