Table 2.
Pearson correlation analysis between afamin and metabolic syndrome-related indices (after two months of nano-curcumin therapy) (n=30)
| Factors | The correlation coefficient | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.296 | 0.112 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 0.180 | 0.342 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 0.681 | <0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 0.998 | <0.001 |
| FPG (mg/dl) | 0.075 | 0.694 |
| Insulin (µU/ml) | -0.135 | 0.477 |
| HOMA-IR | 0.013 | 0.981 |
| TG (mg/dl) | 0.005 | 0.981 |
| TC (mg/dl) | -0.151 | 0.427 |
| HDL (mg/dl) | -0.371 | 0.044* |
| LDL (mg/dl) | -0.121 | 0.523 |
*indicates significance at p<0.05.