Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Fish oil (n = 134) | Placebo (n = 137) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.1 ± 7.5 | 42.4 ± 7.0 |
| Sex (% female) | 56.7 | 56.2 |
| Race (% white) | 81.3 | 84.7 |
| Employment (% employed) | 100 | 100 |
| Family income (% <$ 50 000/year) | 37.3% | 39.9% |
| Schooling (years) | 16.5 ±2.8 | 16.8 ±2.7 |
| Intelligence quotient | 113 ±12.6 | 113 ±12.2 |
| Alcohol consumption (drinks/week) | 2(4)a | 1(5)a |
| Dietary EPA+ DHA (mg/day)b | 84.2 (11)a | 96.4 (10)a |
Median (interquartile range).
Dietary consumption calculated from food questionnaire