Table 1.
Subjects’ body composition and metabolic characteristics at screening
| Protein group (n = 15) | Leucine group (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57.0 ± 0.9 | 59.6 ± 1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 34.2 ± 0.9 | 36.4 ± 1.2 |
| Body mass (kg) | 92.0 ± 2.4 | 97.6 ± 3.5 |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 47.3 ± 1.2 | 47.9 ± 1.1 |
| Body fat (%) | 48.5 ± 0.8 | 50.5 ± 1.1 |
| Subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue volume (cm3) | 2,980 ± 104 | 3,370 ± 225 |
| Intra-abdominal adipose tissue volume (cm3) | 1,463 ± 126 | 1,342 ± 181 |
| Intrahepatic triglyceride content (%) | 8.4 ± 1.9 | 7.4 ± 1.6 |
| Plasma concentrations | ||
| Glucose (mmol/L) | ||
| Basal | 5.1 ± 0.1 | 5.5 ± 0.1 |
| 2 h after OGTT | 7.2 ± 0.5 | 7.7 ± 0.4 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1.7 ± 0.2 | 1.2 ± 0.2 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 5.7 ± 0.3 | 5.2 ± 0.2 |
| HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 1.6 ± 0.1 |
| LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) | 3.5 ± 0.2 | 3.1 ± 0.2 |
Values are mean ± SEM. OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test.