Research Article

The Antioxidant Status and Concentrations of Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E in Metabolic Syndrome

Table 2

The odds ratios of metabolic syndrome based on the antioxidant enzymes activities.

Odds ratio (95% CI) value

CAT < 22.5 U/mg protein1.00
CAT ≥ 22.5 U/mg protein
 Model 110.45 (0.24–0.84)0.01
 Model 220.29 (0.11–0.75)0.01
SOD < 42.2 U/mg protein1.00
SOD ≥ 42.2 U/mg protein
 Model 10.25 (0.13–0.47)<0.01
 Model 20.29 (0.11–0.75)0.01
GPx < 34.1 U/mg protein1.00
GPx ≥ 34.1 U/mg protein
 Model 10.03 (0.01–0.08)<0.01
 Model 20.06 (0.02–0.19)<0.01

None adjusted.
Adjusted for age, gender, waist circumferences, triglyceride, coenzyme Q10, and vitamin E.
CAT: catalase activity; CI: confidence interval; GPx: glutathione peroxidase; SOD: superoxide dismutase.