Table 2.
Comparisons of appendicular skeletal mass and physical performance variables at baseline and at 12 weeks, after age adjustement.
| Variable | Groups | Baseline | 12 Weeks | F-Values | Group × Time Interaction p-Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASM/height2 (kg/m2) | Placebo group | 6.2 ± 0.6 | 6.2 ± 0.6 | 3.616 | 0.064 |
| SC group | 5.8 ± 0.5 | 5.9 ± 0.5 | |||
| Grip strength (kg) | Placebo group | 21.7 ± 3.4 | 22.6 ± 4.5 | 0.007 | 0.935 |
| SC group | 22.2 ± 4.0 | 22.0 ± 2.7 | |||
| One-leg standing (s) | Placebo group | 17.6 ± 14.3 | 23.0 ± 26.6 | 0.688 | 0.411 |
| SC group | 24.0 ± 18.3 | 35.3 ± 28.2 | |||
| 4m walking time (s) | Placebo group | 3.3 ± 0.4 | 3.0 ± 0.4 | 0.9260 | 0.341 |
| SC group | 3.3 ± 0.4 | 3.1 ± 0.4 | |||
| 5-times chair stand tests (s) | Placebo group | 8.0 ± 0.9 | 7.4 ± 1.0 | 0.420 | 0.52 |
| SC group | 7.6 ± 1.2 | 6.6 ± 1.3 |
Values are means ± SD; SC: Schisandra chinesis; ASM: appendicular skeletal mass.