Table 6.
Anthropometric profile and fish consumption (frequency and amount) in APOE2- and APOE4-carriers with high levels of mercury (≥10 μg/g).
| APOE2-carriers n = 12 | APOE4-carriers n = 54 | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (% females) | 41.7% | 49.2% | 0.756a |
| Age (y) | 42 ± 4.2 | 45 ± 1.8 | 0.347b |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.74 ± 1.033 | 26.04 ± 0.5964 | 0.831b |
| Fish consumption | |||
| Weekly frequency, number of meals | 6 (3–14) | 5 (3–7) | 0.751c |
| Amount of fish per meal, grams | 300 (160–400) | 300 (170–390) | 0.913c |
Individuals with 𝜀2/𝜀4 genotypes were not included in the present analysis. Data are presented as mean ± SD or median and interquartile ranges according to Gaussian distribution. aFisher’s exact test. bStudent’s t-test. cMann–Whitney test.