Table 1.
Baseline subject characteristics
| Subject characteristic | Group A | Group B | All subjects combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F) | 5/7 | 6/6 | 11/13 |
| Age (years) | 64 ± 6 | 66 ± 9 | 65 ± 7 |
| Mass (kg) | 67 ± 16 | 69 ± 14 | 68 ± 15 |
| BMI (kg m−2) | 23 ± 4 | 24 ± 3 | 24 ± 4 |
| Total body fat (%) | 27 ± 10 | 29 ± 11 | 28 ± 10 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 122 ± 18 | 120 ± 17 | 121 ± 17 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 77 ± 11 | 72 ± 9 | 74 ± 10 |
| Fasting glucose (mg dl−1) | 89 ± 8 | 87 ± 8 | 88 ± 8 |
| Total cholesterol (mg dl−1) | 192 ± 38 | 183 ± 36 | 187 ± 36 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg dl−1) | 69 ± 12 | 69 ± 25 | 69 ± 19 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg dl−1) | 107 ± 36 | 94 ± 23 | 101 ± 30 |
Includes all subjects who completed the study (N = 24) by randomization group (A = placebo, NR; B = NR, placebo) and in all subjects combined. Data are mean ± SD.
BMI body mass index, HDL high-density lipoprotein, LDL low-density lipoprotein