Table 2. The percentage change and trends of metabolite levels obtained in the overweight group when compared to the control group.
| Metabolite | Chemical shift (ppm, δ) | Percentage change (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipids CH3 | 0.9 | +26.49 | 0.016 |
| Lipids CH2 | 1.3 | +47.98 | <0.0001 |
| Lactate | 1.33 | +13.27 | 0.956 |
| Alanine | 1.48 | −0.37 | 0.684 |
| Lipids CH2–CH= | 2.0 | +16.15 | 0.049 |
| Choline | 3.19 | −8.20 | 0.750 |
| β-glucose | 4.63 | +6.92 | 0.974 |
| α-glucose | 5.22 | +6.48 | 0.956 |
| Total glucose | – | +6.74 | 0.974 |
| Total lipid | – | +34.10 | <0.0001 |
Note:
Significant levels obtained from Mann–Whitney U-test.