Table 3.
VLCD-Induced Weight Loss Was Associated With Changes in Levels of Plasma Metabolites
| Increased Plasma Metabolite | Mean Pairs Ratio PostWL/PreWL | P Value | Decreased Plasma Metabolite | Mean Pairs Ratio PostWL/PreWL | I Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β-Hydroxybutyrate | 15.98 | <0.001 | 3-Methylhistidine | 0.63 | 0.01 |
| p-Cresol sulfate | 10.05 | 0.03 | Creatine | 0.69 | <0.01 |
| Glycolithocholate sulfate | 8.76 | 0.03 | Kynurenine | 0.74 | <0.001 |
| Acetoacetate | 7.64 | <0.001 | Lactate | 0.74 | <0.01 |
| Tryptophan | 0.78 | <0.001 |
Values are presented as mean pairs ratio of postWL vs preWL levels.
Abbreviations: PostWL, after weight loss; PreWL, before weight loss.