Table 2.
Anthropometric and biochemical characteristics of the control group (20 subjects). p-values refer to the comparison with the patient group at baseline.
| Characteristics of the Control Group | Mean ± SD | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 46.6 ± 13.5 | 0.467 |
| Body weight, kg | 72 ± 14 | <0.001 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 23.5 ± 2.7 | <0.001 |
| Fasting blood glucose, mg/dL | 84 ± 13 | 0.003 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dL | 180 ± 34 | 0.183 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | 107 ± 45 | 0.037 |
| LDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 102 ± 27 | 0.223 |
| HDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 56 ± 13 M: 45 ± 10 F: 66 ± 4 |
0.147 0.626 <0.001 |
| GOT, IU/L | 22 ± 6 | 0.046 |
| GPT, IU/L | 21 ± 7 | <0.001 |
| γGT, IU/L | 27 ± 14 | 0.142 |
LDL—low-density lipoprotein; HDL—high-density lipoprotein; GOT—glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase; GPT—glutamic pyruvic transaminase; γGT—gamma glutamyl transpeptidase.