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Demographic characteristics of the included subjects
| Healthy young adults (n = 8) | Healthy elder adults (n = 8) | Total (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 33.3 ± 7.6 | 71.6 ± 5.8 | 52.4 ± 20.9 |
| Gender/male, n (%) | 8 (100) | 8 (100) | 16 (100) |
| Smoker, n (%) | 0 | 2 (25) | 2 (12.5) |
| N-smoker, n (%) | 8 (100) | 6 (75) | 14 (87.5) |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 23.3 ± 2.4 | 25.9 ± 2.4 | 24.6 ± 2.7 |
| Diet | N/A | N/A | N/A |
