Table 1.
Concentrations of the variables analyzed at baseline (n = 72).
| Mean ± SD | Median | CI95% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutein (µmol/L) | 0.35 ± 0.19 | 0.31 | 0.31; 0.40 |
| Zeaxanthin (µmol/L) | 0.11 ± 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.10; 0.12 |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin (µmol/L) | 0.46 ± 0.23 | 0.39 | 0.41; 0.52 |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin/chol. + TG (µmol/mmol) | 0.07 ± 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.06; 0.08 |
| Cholesterol (mmol/L) | 5.59 ± 0.65 | 5.52 | 5.44; 5.72 |
| HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.74 ± 0.65 | 1.71 | 1.66; 1.81 |
| LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 3.39 ± 0.65 | 3.26 | 3.26; 3.55 |
| Triglycerides (TG) (mmol/L) | 0.97 ± 0.35 | 0.95 | 0.89; 1.06 |
| MPOD (du) (n = 144 eyes) | 0.32 ± 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.30; 0.34 |
Chol.: cholesterol; CI: confidence interval; HDL: high-density lipoprotein; LDL: low-density lipoprotein; MPOD: macular pigment optical density; SD: standard deviation; TG: triglycerides.