Table 2.
Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants Who Completed the 12-Week Intervention
| Tart Cherry (n = 9) | Control (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male:female (n) | 5:4 | 5:5 |
| Age (years) | 29.3 ± 1.1* | 44.2 ± 4.1 |
| Height (cm) | 172.6 ± 2.5 | 171.6 ± 3.3 |
| Weight (kg) | 102.7 ± 6.3 | 98.1 ± 5.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 34.3 ± 1.9 | 33.5 ± 1.8 |
| WC (cm) | 107.4 ± 3.9 | 108.8 ± 3.7 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 124 ± 4 | 128 ± 4 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 77 ± 3 | 78 ± 4 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 92.9 ± 15.4 | 117.0 ± 14.7 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 172.6 ± 28.9 | 129.1 ± 27.4 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 44.3 ± 2.1 | 46.6 ± 2.0 |
Data are mean ± SEM.
*
Significantly different from Control.
BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol; SBP, systolic blood pressure; TG, triglycerides; WC, waist circumference.