Table 1.
Participant baseline demographics and characteristics
| SZC 5 g QD (n = 15) | SZC 10 g QD (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 33.6 ± 11.9 | 32.2 ± 12.9 |
| Male, n (%) | 14 (93.3) | 9 (60.0) |
| Race, n (%) | ||
| White | 11 (73.3) | 14 (93.3) |
| Black or African American | 4 (26.7) | 1 (6.7) |
| Hispanic ethnicity,an (%) | 3 (20.0) | 2 (13.3) |
| Body weight, kg | 81.2 ± 20.0 | 82.4 ± 13.2 |
| Height, cm | 175.7 ± 6.2 | 173.2 ± 8.9 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 26.2 ± 5.8 | 27.4 ± 3.6 |
| Blood pressure, mmHg | ||
| Systolic | 125.3 ± 11.6 | 127.7 ± 10.2 |
| Diastolic | 79.3 ± 7.8 | 81.3 ± 4.7 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 14.8 ± 0.9 | 14.3 ± 1.4 |
| Hematocrit, % | 45.9 ± 2.7 | 44.6 ± 3.7 |
| Serum K+, mmol/L | 4.5 ± 0.3 | 4.6 ± 0.3 |
| Serum Na+, mmol/L | 136.9 ± 1.8 | 137.2 ± 1.4 |
| Serum creatinine, mmol/L | 0.092 ± 0.017 | 0.083 ± 0.015 |
| Urinary pH | 6.45 ± 0.44 | 6.50 ± 0.31 |
Data are mean ± SD unless stated otherwise.
a
Individuals of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin.
BMI, body mass index.