Table 3.
Mean difference in parameters after (post) and before (baseline) intermittent fasting with Control (n = 20) and IF (n = 15).
| Parameters | Groups | Mean difference | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | Control | −0.05 ± 0.16 | 0.757 |
| IF | −3.10 ± 0.19 | 0.0001** | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | Control | −0.04 ± 0.11 | 0.725 |
| IF | −0.98 ± 0.13 | 0.0001** | |
| Waist circumference(cm)∧ | Control | −0.11 ± 0.16 | 0.480 |
| IF | −0.98 ± 0.18 | 0.0001** | |
| Body Fat (%) | Control | 0.11 ± 0.35 | 0.760 |
| IF | −0.51 ± 0.40 | 0.215 | |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl)∧ | Control | −2.69 ± 3.92 | 0.498 |
| IF | −16.08 ± 4.53 | 0.001* | |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl)∧ | Control | −1.68 ± 3.95 | 0.673 |
| IF | −12.82 ± 4.57 | 0.008* | |
| LDL (mg/dl)∧ | Control | 2.49 ± 1.85 | 0.187 |
| IF | −5.24 ± 2.14 | 0.020* | |
| HDL (mg/dl)∧ | Control | −0.46 ± 0.24 | 0.062 |
| IF | 3.04 ± 0.27 | 0.0001** | |
| Blood glucose (mg/dl)∧ | Control | −0.63 ± 1.63 | 0.703 |
| IF | 0.62 ± 1.89 | 0.745 |
Results are presented as mean± SEM. IF, intermittent fasting group;
*
p < 0.05,
**
p < 0.001; parameters with
∧
symbol represents adjustment with body weight.