Table 3.
Comparison of serum levels of trace elements at baseline and week 12 post-treatment in the placebo group
| Variable/time | Baseline | Week 12 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SEM | Mean ± SEM | ||
| Fe (µg/d1) | 75.92 ± 6.91 | 71.07 ± 7.84 | 0.568 |
| K (mEq/L) | 4.32 ± 0.08 | 4.30 ± 0.16 | 0.948 |
| Ca (mg/d1) | 9.65 ± 0.13 | 8.97 ± 0.17 | 0.007 |
| Mg (mg/d1) | 2.14 ± 0.3 | 2.07 ± 0.04 | 0.204 |
| P (mg/d1) | 3.82 ± 0.13 | 3.53 ± 0.08 | 0.069 |
| Zn (µg/d1) | 92.64 ± 4.02 | 87.42 ± 4.33 | 0.238 |
| Na (mEg/L) | 141.35 ± 1.29 | 138.78 ± 1.29 | 0.179 |
| Cu (µg/d1) | 124.21 ± 10.97 | 109.21 ± 10.61 | 0.259 |
Post-T post-treatment; SEM standard error of mean