Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of healthy and obese individuals.
| Healthy subjects | Obese individuals | P-valuesa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 4 | 4 | |
| Sex, female (%) | 4 (100%) | 4 (100%) | |
| Age (years) | 43.25 ± 4.35 | 43.50 ± 5.33 | >0.05 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.89 ± 1.01 | 49.50 ± 1.12 | <0.0001 |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | |
| Epatic steatosis, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | |
| Total cholesterol | 184.00 ± 10.35 | 175.80 ± 8.34 | >0.05 |
| HDL mg/dL | 64.25 ± 1.03 | 50.00 ± 5.80 | >0.05 |
| LDL mg/dL | 106.30 ± 8.08 | 100.00 ± 11.32 | >0.05 |
| Glucose mg/dL | 85.75 ± 2.394 | 95.25 ± 3.794 | >0.05 |
| Drugs, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) |
Data are expressed as mean ±SD. aBy Fisher’s Exact Test or Unpaired Student’s t-test, as appropriate.