Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study participants†
| Variables | MA group (n = 17) | Placebo group (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|
| No of women | 11 | 13 |
| Age (years) | 72.7 ± 1.4 | 73.5 ± 2.3 |
| Education (years) | 11.6 ± 2.3 | 11.6 ± 1.9 |
| Height (cm) | 154.9 ± 5.2 | 154.0 ± 7.3 |
| Body mass (kg) | 52.6 ± 8.2 | 55.7 ± 11.0 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.9 ± 3.1 | 23.4 ± 3.7 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 140.0 ± 14.0 | 135.1 ± 18.0 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 76.0 ± 10.0 | 77.5 ± 10.0 |
| Resting heart rate (bpm) | 67.0 ± 11.4 | 72.3 ± 12.7 |
| Enegy intake (MJ/day) | 7.89 ± 2.16 | 8.37 ± 1.97 |
| Protein intake (g/day) | 70.9 ± 20.7 | 77.8 ± 18.8 |
| Duration of habitual exercise (min/week) | 182 ± 140 | 217 ± 166 |
| Duration of sleep (min/day) | 475 ± 75 | 474 ± 41 |
Mean values with their standard deviations. MA, maslinic acid. †Unpaired t test showed no significant differences at baseline between the two groups.