Table 1 Characteristics of the study volunteers
Characteristics | Control group (3 M & 3 F) | Si-supplemented group (3 M & 3 F) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Range | Mean ± SD | Range | |
Age (y) | 21.2 ± 1.9 | (18.1–23.1) | 21.0 ± 1.3 | (19.0–22.0) |
Weight (kg) | 55.1 ± 7.3 | (45.2–65.4) | 56.4 ± 6.6 | (50.0–66.8) |
Height (cm) | 163 ± 10 | (155–176) | 165 ± 8 | (157–176) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 20.6 ± 1.7 | (18.1–22.7) | 20.8 ± 2.5 | (18.2–25.0) |
Serum creatinine1 (mg/dL) | 0.92 ± 0.15 | (0.80–1.10) | 0.88 ± 0.15 | (0.80–1.10) |
Baseline 24 h Si excretion: | ||||
Urine (mg/24 h) | 12.48 ± 2.26 | (9.72–15.31) | 12.93 ± 2.85 | (9.11–16.34) |
Faeces (mg/24 h) | 9.50 ± 1.41 | (7.99–11.48) | 9.35 ± 2.01 | (6.68–11.47) |