Table 1.
Anthropometric characteristics of the included acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients and nutrients intake before and after the supplementation with microencapsulated pomegranate (MiPo).
| Parameters | Pre-Supplementation n = 11 | Post-Supplementation n = 11 | p Value * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 51.6 (41.2–60.98) | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.96 (24.61–29.32) | 26.37 (24.06–28.68) | 0.105 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 92.45 (85.41–99.49) | 91.45 (84.36–98.58) | 0.009 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 128.3 (113.5–143.1) | 121.5 (112.8–130.2) | 0.130 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 72.1 (62.1–82.1) | 72.4 (65.7–79.1) | 0.404 |
| Statins (n) | 8 | ||
| Beta blockers (n) | 6 | ||
| ACEI (n) | 3 | ||
| Nutrient intake: | |||
| Carbohydrates (%) | 51.4 (49.7–53.1) | 52.29 (50.65–53.94) | 0.640 |
| Lipids (%) | 20.27 (18.61–21.93) | 20.58 (19.1–22.07) | 0.705 |
| Protein (%) | 28.65 (27.88–29.42) | 28.47 (26.76–30.19) | 0.810 |
| Calories (kcal) | 1869.34 (1761.16–1977.52) | 1880.22 (1749.86–2010.58) | 0.705 |
Data are expressed as median (interquartile range). * Wilcoxon test. ACEI: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. BMI: body mass index. BP: Blood pressure.