Table 2.
Characteristics of the subjects at baseline
| Characteristics | Placebo group (n=38) | KPE group (n=38) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 49.5±9.3 | 50.2±8.0 |
| Height (cm) | 159.45±6.28 | 159.0±8.28 |
| Body weight (kg) | 69.01±5.44 | 68.81±7.21 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.14±1.47 | 27.19±1.42 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 94.27±5.67 | 94.38±5.51 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 125.0±14.9 | 127.0±13.1 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 76.1±10.8 | 75.9±9.1 |
| HR (bpm) | 68.0±10.3 | 66.7±7.4 |
| Abdominal fat area | ||
| Visceral (cm2) | 90.30±19.45 | 90.23±19.22 |
| Subcutaneous (cm2) | 258.13±72.16 | 257.30±69.43 |
| Total (cm2) | 348.43±71.63 | 347.54±70.95 |
| Cholesterol | ||
| Total-Cho (mg/dL) | 221.4±28.4 | 219.7±26.4 |
| HDL-Cho (mg/dL) | 71.4±14.2 | 68.8±15.5 |
| LDL-Cho (mg/dL) | 139.0±29.3 | 137.7±25.4 |
Notes: Values are presented as mean±SD. There were no significant differences between the groups.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; bpm, beats per minute; Cho, cholesterol; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HR, heart rate; KPE, Kaempferia parviflora extract; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; SBP, systolic blood pressure.