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Participant characteristics at the nitrate (NO3−) and placebo (PL) visits
| PL (n = 11) | NO3− (n = 11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 70.0 ± 7.0 | 70.0 ± 7.0 |
| Height, cm | 163.2 ± 14.0 | 163.2 ± 14.0 |
| Body mass, kg | 77.3 ± 16.5 | 77.0 ± 16.5 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.1 ± 6.4 | 29.0 ± 6.0 |
| Body fat, % | 37.4 ± 9.4 | 37.6 ± 9.2 |
Values are presented as means ± SD. BMI, body mass index. Student’s t tests were used for comparison between the PL and NO3- groups.
