Table 1. Characteristics and lipid profile (mmol/L).
| Total sample (n = 92) | Women (n = 68) | Men (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 54.5 ± 5.8 (55) | 54.6 ±5.9 (55) | 54.1 ± 5.4 (54) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.8 ± 3.1 (24.3) | 24.6 ± 3.2 (24) | 25.5 ± 2.9 (26) |
| Body fat (%)* | 30.8 ±6.5 (31) | 33.1 ±5.5 (32.6) | 24.3± 4.3 (25.1) |
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 4.48 ± 0.50 (4.44) | 4.42 ± 0.44 (4.44) | 4.65 ± 0.63 (4.83) |
| Cholesterol (mmol/L) | 5.33 ± 0.75 (5.25) | 5.38 ± 0.76 (5.26) | 5.20 ± 0.71 (5.24) |
| HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.64 ± 0.37 (1.62) | 1.72 ± 0.35 a (1.76) | 1.41 ± 0.28 b (1.41) |
| LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 3.22 ± 0.66 (3.18) | 3.19 ± 0.69 (3.13) | 3.31 ± 0.57 (3.28) |
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1.00 ± 043 (0.88) | 0.98 ± 0.44 (0.85) | 1.06 ± 0.39 (1.01) |
| Cholesterol+TG (mmol/L) | 6.33 ± 1.18 (6.13) | 6.36 ± 1.2 (6.1) | 6.26 ± 1.1 (6.25) |
| Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) | 80 ± 1 (78,5) | 79 ± 10.1 (77.5) | 83.1 ± 9 (79.8) |
| Systolic pressure | 125.8 ± 17.8 (122) | 124 ± 17.8 (120) | 131.4 ± 17.1 (125.5) |
Mean ± standard deviation and (median).
a,b Significant differences between genders (p = 0.000)
* Calculated indirectly from age and BMI data.