Table 3.
Changes in metabolic markers of study participants (N = 48).
| Baseline | Post-Intervention | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | ||
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.62 (5.16) | 24.99 (4.75) | <0.001 ** |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 91.75 (11.40) | 91.25 (11.80) | <0.001 ** |
| Body fat (%) | 28.75 (7.80) | 28.00 (8.40) | 0.060 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 134.5 (23.00) | 128.5 (22.00) | 0.001 * |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 80.0 (17.00) | 81.0 (15.00) | 0.188 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) | 8.15 (3.00) | 7.50 (2.80) | <0.001 ** |
| Triglyceride (mmol/L) | 2.71 (0.52) | 1.81 (0.51) | <0.001 ** |
| High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.11 (0.48) | 1.45 (0.54) | <0.001 ** |
IQR = interquartile range; * significant at p < 0.05; ** significant at p < 0.001.