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Table 1 Characteristics of the study participants
| Characteristics of participants | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| Age (years) | 67.7 ± 6.6 | 66.4 ± 6.6 | 67 ± 6.5 |
| Height (cm) | 180 ± 6.2 | 167 ± 5.0 | 173 ± 8.7 |
| Weight (kg) | 83 ± 12.2 | 69 ± 10.9 | 75 ± 13.4 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2 ) | 25.5 ± 3.1 | 24.6 ± 3.1 | 25 ± 3.1 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 78 ± 7.7 | 77 ± 6.5 | 77 ± 7 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 127 ± 15.1 | 121 ± 11.8 | 124 ± 13.6 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 4.3 ± 1.1 | 4 ± 1.0 |
| LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) | 2 ± 0.5 | 2.2 ± 0.7 | 2.1 ± 0.6 |
| HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 1.5 ± 0.4 | 1.3 ± 0.4 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1 ± 0.5 | 0.8 ± 0.3 | 0.9 ± 0.4 |
| Subjects taking vasoactive medication | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Subjects taking statins | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Subjects taking cyclooxygenase inhibitors | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Subjects taking any drugs | 12 | 11 | 23 |
