Table 2.
Comparisons of body mass index, serum ions, and serum intact parathyroid hormone at baseline and at the third month after daily EPA supplementation in hemodialysis patients (mean ± SD).
| Characteristic | Baseline | 3rd Month | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body height (m) | 1.66 ± 0.07 | 1.66 ± 0.07 | ns |
| Body weight (kg) | 63.62 ± 10.33 | 63.64 ± 10.34 | 0.3643 ns |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 23.09 ± 2.79 | 23.09 ± 2.79 | 0.4195 ns |
| Serum total calcium (mg/dL) | 9.12 ± 0.77 | 9.32 ± 0.60 | 0.2041 ns |
| Serum phosphorus (mg/dL) | 4.98 ± 1.27 | 5 ± 1.16 | 0.9390 ns |
| iPTH (pg/mL) | 184.81 ± 189.87 | 223.00 ± 275.57 | 0.3528 ns |
iPTH, intact parathyroid hormone. ns, not significant, paired t-test.