Difference in body composition and peripheral muscle function before and after PUFA or placebo intervention during an 8 week rehabilitation programme
| PUFA† (n = 38)Mean (SD) | Placebo† (n = 42)Mean (SD) | PUFA versus placebo‡Mean (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFM, fat-free mass; FM, fat mass. | ||||
| †Variables were compared within groups by the paired Student’s t test (*p<0.05). | ||||
| ‡The outcome of the variables after 8 weeks of intervention were compared between groups by linear regression with baseline value of the parameter, intervention with PUFA and intervention with drink supplements as predictors (p<0.05). | ||||
| M/F | 27/11 | 30/12 | ||
| Weight (kg) | 2.0 (2.3)* | 1.6 (2.7)* | 0.4 (−0.6 to 1.4) | 0.414 |
| FFM (kg) | 1.2 (2.2)* | 1.1 (2.1)* | 0.1 (−0.8 to 1.1) | 0.821 |
| FM (kg) | 0.8 (1.9)* | 0.5 (1.8) | 0.2 (−0.5 to 0.9) | 0.573 |
| Quadriceps strength (Nm) | 9 (21)* | 12 (24)* | −4 (−15 to 7) | 0.510 |