Table 1 Characteristics of the study groups
Number (M/F)22/33
Age (years)40 (2)
Body mass index (kg/m2)23 (0.5)
Cholesterol (mg/dl)189 (10)
High-density lipoprotein (mg/dl)73 (3)
Glucose (mg/dl)90 (2)
Brachial artery diameter (mm)4.1 (0.1)
Flow-mediated dilation (%)6.1 (0.3)
Glycerol trinitrate (%)12.8 (0.5)
  • Values are mean (SEM).