Table 2.
Subject physical characteristics.
| Subject groups | Total (n = 79) | p value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (n = 23) | LE (n = 28) | LECA (n = 28) | |||
| Age, years | 63.9 (7.1) | 64.9 (5.8) | 65.2 (5.2) | 64.7 (6.0) | 0.676 |
| Years after menopause | 13.0 (6.9) | 15.1 (9.2) | 16.4 (7.6) | 14.9 (8.1) | 0.258 |
| Height, cm | 154.3 (5.4) | 154.5 (4.6) | 152.8 (5.6) | 153.9 (5.2) | 0.559 |
| Baseline weight, kg | 50.8 (10.1) | 53.4 (8.5) | 52.3 (7.2) | 52.3 (8.5) | 0.255 |
| Baseline BMI, kg/m2 | 21.6 (3.5) | 22.2 (3.5) | 22.4 (2.8) | 22.1 (3.2) | 0.534 |
Values are shown as the mean (SD). p value is a result obtained by one-way analysis of variance. There were no significant differences for any of these variables among the three subject groups. The LE group received a nonsupplemented lemon beverage containing citric acid. The LECA group received a lemon beverage containing citric acid supplemented with Ca. BMI: body mass index. SD: standard deviation.