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Participant characteristics
| Characteristic | PD (Mean ± SD) | Control (Mean ± SD) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 60.5 ± 11.1 | 60.8 ± 10.4 | .95 |
| Weight, kg | 77.4 ± 14.7 | 79.7 ± 12.0 | .69 |
| Height, cm | 173.0 ± 6.4 | 173.9 ± 7.3 | .81 |
| Body fat, % | 22.4 ± 6.3 | 24.7 ± 6.6 | .46 |
| Fat‐free mass, kg | 56.8 ± 9.6 | 56.6 ± 6.5 | .96 |
| BMI | 25.9 ± 4.9 | 26.5 ± 4.7 | .80 |
| Duration of symptoms, y | 2.60 ± 1.4 | NA | NA |
| UPDRS part III scoring | 20.6 ± 6.48 | NA | NA |
|
Use of PD medications (#): MAO‐B inhibitor Amantadine |
6/10 2/10 |
NA | NA |
