Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population.
| Variables | Intervention (n = 14) | Control (Placebo) (n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 42.7 ± 9.7 | 40.6 ± 9.4 |
| Sex, n (%) | ||
| Males | 10 (71.4) | 6 (66.7) |
| Females | 4 (28.6) | 3 (33.3) |
| Smoking habit, n (%) | ||
| Current smokers | 4 (28.6) | 4 (44.4) |
| Never or ex-smokers | 10 (71.4) | 5 (55.6) |
| Comorbidity, n (%) | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 (7.1) | 1 (11.1) |
| Hypertension | 2 (14.3) | 0 |
| Physical activity, n (%) | ||
| None | 5 (35.7) | 5 (55.6) |
| <2 h/week | 4 (28.6) | 1 (11.1) |
| 3–5 h/week | 4 (28.6) | 3 (33.3) |
| 6–8 h/week | 1 (7.1) | 0 |