Table 1.
Characteristics of the subjects (n = 42)
| Unit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Male:female | n (%) | 11 (26.2):31 (73.8) |
| Age | years | 37 ± 12 (24–63) |
| Weight | kg | 70.3 ± 11.5 |
| BMI | kg/m2 | 23.9 ± 3.1 (19.0–30.4) |
| Current smoker | n (%) | 2 (4.8) |
| Nutrition | n (%) | |
| Meat-based | 37 (88.1) | |
| Flexitariana | 5 (11.9) | |
| Medication | n (%) | |
| Thyroid hormone (L-thyroxine) | 5 (11.9) | |
| Hormone replacement therapy | 2 (4.8) | |
| Antidepressant (NDRI or SSRI) | 2 (4.8) | |
| Proton pump inhibitor | 1 (2.4) | |
| Oral anticoagulant and statins | 1 (2.4) | |
| Methylphenidate and antidepressant (NDRI) | 1 (2.4) | |
| Glucocorticoidb | 1 (2.4) |
Abbreviations: BMI body mass index, NDRI norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
aA plant-based diet with the occasional inclusion of meat products
binhaled glucocorticoid (daily 250 μg fluticasone)