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Table 1 Baseline characteristics of subjects receiving Placebo, Phyllanthus emblica 250 mg and Phyllanthus emblica 500 mg

From: Evaluation of the effects of a standardized aqueous extract of Phyllanthus emblica fruits on endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, systemic inflammation and lipid profile in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled clinical study

Parameter

Placebo (A) (n = 18)

Phyllanthus emblica 250 mg (B) (n = 20)

Phyllanthus emblica 500 mg (C) (n = 21)

Age in Yrs.

56.89 ± 7.39

57.45 ± 7.44

57.24 ± 8.94

Gender (M/F)

14/4

14/6

15/6

Bodyweight (Kg)

78.17 ± 5.94

78.9 ± 6.61

78.9 ± 4.87

Height (cm)

161.17 ± 2.77

162.20 ± 3.53

162.14 ± 2.83

BMI (Kg/m2)

30.11 ± 1.72

30.02 ± 1.66

30.05 ± 1.70

BMI (kg/m2)

< 30

5 (28%)

7 (35%)

6 (29%)

>  30

13 (72%)

13 (65%)

15 (71%)

SBP (mmHg)

< 130

5 (28%)

7 (35%)

9 (43%)

> 130

13 (72%)

13 (65%)

12(57%)

DBP (mmHg)

<  85

10(56%)

12(60%)

8(38%)

>  85

8 (44%)

8 (40%)

13 (62%)

FPG (mg /dL)

< 100

13 (72%)

11 (55%)

8(38%)

> 100

5 (28%)

9 (45%)

13 (62%)

  1. Values expressed as mean ± SD
  2. SD standard deviation, BMI Body Mass Index, SBP Systolic blood pressure, DBP Diastolic blood pressure, FPG Fasting plasma glucose