Table 9: Comparison of LDL-c levels (mmol/L) between pre- and postplacebo intake.

Group (No) Preplacebo intake* Postplacebo intake** A ) B ()

. *Preplacebo intake: Group A completed HFC treatment for the first four weeks and started the placebo intake. **Postplacebo intake: Group A completed the placebo intake for the second four weeks; Group B completed the placebo intake for the first four weeks.