Table 3 Fasting serum TNF-α, IL-8 and MCP-1 concentrations at Baseline and following 6 and 12 weeks of a carbohydrate restricted diet with 3 eggs per day (EGG group) or placebo (SUB).
From: Eggs modulate the inflammatory response to carbohydrate restricted diets in overweight men
Variable | TNF-α (ng/L) | IL-8 (pg/L) | MCP-1 (μg/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
EGG | Â | Â | Â |
Baseline | 1.5 ± 0.9 | 1.3 ± 0.7 | 199.0 ± 87.1a |
12 Weeks | 1.9 ± 0.9 | 1.3 ± 0.7 | 194.5 ± 111.7a |
SUB | Â | Â | Â |
Baseline | 2.0 ± 0.9 | 1.7 ± 0.8 | 224.2 ± 115.8a |
12 Weeks | 2.0 ± 0.9 | 1.6 ± 0.7 | 157.0 ± 72.0b |
Time Effect | NS | NS | P < 0.05 |
Diet Effect | NS | NS | NS |
Interaction | NS | NS | P < 0.05 |