Table 1. Group characteristics at baseline.
| NAFLD (n = 11) | Controls (n = 14) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years (range) | 59 (49–64) | 54 (41–65) |
| Body weight (kg) | 90.0 ± 2.2 (75.6–102.4) | 89.7 ± 2.4 (78.3–107.9) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.9 ± 0.3 (26.9–30.8) | 28.4 ± 0.5 (26.0–31.0) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 104 ± 2 (93–113) | 104 ± 1 (100–114) |
| Liver fat (%) | 17.2 ± 2.71 (7.9–36.8) | 2.5 ± 0.3 (0.5–4.6) |
| Plasma TAG (mmol/l) | 1.89 ± 0.272 (1.10–4.01) | 1.33 ± 0.23 (0.60–3.80) |
| Plasma cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.91 ± 0.25 (4.60–7.20) | 5.51 ± 0.28 (4.30–7.20) |
| Plasma HDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | 1.22 ± 0.08 (1.00–2.00) | 1.24 ± 0.08 (0.90–2.10) |
| Plasma glucose (mmol/l) | 5.73 ± 0.11 (4.90–6.10) | 5.46 ± 0.12 (4.90–6.40) |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 131 ± 7 (113–177) | 134 ± 3 (110–156) |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 86 ± 4.5 (67–113) | 84 ± 2.7 (62–93) |
Values are means ± SEM (ranges). Significant difference between groups: 1P<0.001; 2P<0.05.