Table 1.
Characteristics of the analyzed subjects at baseline (week 0).
| Characteristics | Placebo (n = 50) | Whey Peptide (n = 48) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 51.8 ± 5.2 | 52.3 ± 4.3 | 0.568 |
| Male/female | 17/33 | 17/31 | 1.000 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.35 ± 2.04 | 21.11 ± 2.10 | 0.564 |
| Education years | 14.1 ± 1.8 | 14.5 ± 2.0 | 0.406 |
| HDS-R score | 28.4 ± 1.5 | 28.5 ± 1.8 | 0.678 |
Data are the mean ± SD. The p-values were calculated using unpaired t-tests, except for the male/female p-value which was calculated using the χ2 test. HDS-R: Hasegawa Dementia Rating Scale-Revised.