Table 3.
The participants’ clinical characteristics.
| Placebo | Caffeine | Matcha | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 7/10 | 8/9 | 8/9 | 1.00 (F) |
| Age (years) | 58.3 ± 5.9 | 57.9 ± 6.4 | 58.3 ± 4.9 | 1.00 (KW) |
| Height (cm) | 160.9 ± 7.5 | 162.6 ± 8.6 | 163.4 ± 9.5 | 0.77 (KW) |
| Weight (kg) | 54.1 ± 9.5 | 59.3 ± 10 | 57.6 ± 13 | 0.41 (KW) |
| BMI | 20.8 ± 2.8 | 22.3 ± 2.3 | 21.2 ± 3.0 | 0.28 (KW) |
Values are presented as mean ± SD; p-values were calculated using Fisher’s exact test or the Kruskal–Wallis test. Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index; F, Fisher’s exact test; KW, Kruskal–Wallis test.