Table 2.
Physiological characteristics of the cohort at baseline (n = 123).
| Biomarker (Unit) | Median (Q25–Q75) |
|---|---|
| Urine: | |
| Cortisol (μg/g creatinine) | 38.93 (28.01–55.45) |
| Epinephrine (μg/g creatinine) | 1.43 (0.70–3.37) |
| Norepinephrine (μg/g creatinine) | 22.18 (16.31–32.79) |
| Blood: | |
| Glycosylated haemoglobin (%) | 5.30 (4.90–5.60) |
| C-reactive protein (mg/l) | 1.30 (0.50–3.10) |
| Total Cholesterol (g/l) | 1.90 (1.68–2.22) |
| HDL cholesterol (g/l) | 0.61 (0.49–0.75) |
| Cardiovascular measures: | |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 120 (110–130) |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 70 (70–80) |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 76 (67–80) |
| Morphometric measures: | |
| WHR | 0.92 (0.87–0.98) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.96 (20.31–25.70) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; WHR, waist-to-hip ratio.