Table 5.
Biochemical profile of the subjects pre and post intervention (n = 60)
| Biochemical measurements | Pre intervention | Post intervention | % change | Paired t value | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 237.73 ± 31.52 | 228.78 ± 31.74 | − 3.76 | 4.46** | < 200a |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 163.19 ± 36.94 | 159.78 ± 36.56 | − 2.09 | 2.00* | < 100a |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 38.67 ± 4.85 | 37.93 ± 5.55 | − 1.91 | 1.52NS | 40–60a |
| VLDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 35.56 ± 3.95 | 34.89 ± 3.54 | − 1.88 | 1.79NS | 2–30a |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 188.28 ± 13.25 | 174.43 ± 17.74 | − 7.36 | 3.94** | < 150a |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dl) | 111.27 ± 22.15 | 109.13 ± 16.74 | − 1.92 | 0.90NS | ≤126b |
Values are Mean ± S.D.
* Values are significant at 5% level
** Values are significant at 1% level
NS – Non significant
a –NCEP (2001)
b - American Diabetes Association (2019)