Table 2

Comparison of weight loss, changes in lipid profile and ALT levels for intervention and non-intervention patients

Intervention (n=16)Non-intervention (n=16)P value
Weight (kg)2.78±3.98−0.95±2.470.021*
TC (mmol/L)0.22±1.040.07±0.360.665
TGL (mg/dL)0.18±1.03−0.8±0.490.456
ALT (IU/L)20.60±46.5815.75±47.670.451
  • *P≤0.05 (Wilcoxon signed-rank test).

  • ALT, alanine aminotransferase; TC, total cholesterol; TGL, triglyceride.