Research Article

Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Alone and in Combination with Proprietary Chromium Complex on Endothelial Function in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Clinical Study

Table 1

Baseline characteristics of subjects.

Parameterω-3FA 2000 mg
(A)
(n = 18)
ω-3FA 2000 mg + PCC 10 mg
(B)
(n = 19)
ω-3FA 2000 mg + PCC 20 mg
(C)
(n = 21)

Age in yrs50.89 ± 4.3452.58 ± 4.5754.33 ± 6.41
Sex (M/F)11/712/713/8
Bodyweight (kg)79.78 ± 3.5780.92 ± 3.7080.08 ± 4.41
Height (cm)161.0 ± 4.84161.4 ± 4.89160.9 ± 5.20
BMI (kg/m2)30.78 ± 0.7931.02 ± 0.7330.94 ± 0.71

Values expressed as mean ± SD. SD: standard deviation. BMI: Body Mass Index.