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Table 3 BMD values in the PLA and LC groups before and after 12 weeks of intervention. Data are presented as means ± SD

From: Effect of a 3-month L-carnitine supplementation and resistance training program on circulating markers and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

 

PLA

LC

Group x Time (p)

pre

post

pre

post

Lumbar spine (L1-L4)

0.975 ± 0.150

0.978 ± 0.143

0.991 ± 0.113

0.970 ± 0.102 #

0.048

Total hip

0.889 ± 0.132

0.888 ± 0.134

0.913 ± 0.077

0.912 ± 0.081

0.945

Femoral neck

0.740 ± 0.095

0.744 ± 0.093

0.749 ± 0.074

0.737 ± 0.071

0.071

Subtotal body

0.940 ± 0.075

0.947 ± 0.076

0.958 ± 0.064

0.952 ± 0.063

0.221

Total body

1.004 ± 0.092

1.016 ± 0.095

1.021 ± 0.061

1.021 ± 0.063

0.280

  1. # p < 0.1 comparing to pre in the same group