TABLE 2.
Lipid profile during the study.
| Variables | Mean (SE) baseline | Mean (SE) one month | Mean (SE) six months | p* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 202 (4) | 126 (3) | 127 (3) | <.0001 |
| LDL-C | 131 (3) | 65 (2) | 64 (2) | <.0001 |
| HDL-C | 41 (1) | 38 (1) | 45 (1) | .001 |
| Non-HDL-C | 121 (6) | 87 (3) | 87 (3) | <.0001 |
| Triglycerides | 175 (14) | 152 (12) | 140 (7) | .098 |
Values represent means and standard errors (SE), mg/dL. CT, total cholesterol; LDL-C, cholesterol from low density lipoprotein; Non-HDL-C, non-HDL-C; HDL-C, cholesterol from high density lipoprotein. *ANOVA, test, Bonferroni post hoc test.