Demographic, anthropometric, and biochemical characteristics of the 14 healthy participants randomized to a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study assessing the effects of the food preservative propionate on postprandial metabolism after an 8-hour fasting. Baseline measurements were taken at the screening visit. WBC, white blood cells; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone.
| n | 14 |
| Mean age (years) | 41 ± 14 |
| Male, n (%) | 9 (64%) |
| Race, n (%) | |
| Caucasian | 9 (64%) |
| African-American | 2 (14%) |
| Other | 3 (22%) |
| Body weight (kg) | 74 ± 10.3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.7 ± 2.3 |
| Blood pressure (mmHg) | |
| Systolic | 119 ± 14 |
| Diastolic | 75 ± 10 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dl) | 89 ± 8 |
| HbA1c (%) | 5.5 ± 0.3 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 13.6 ± 1.2 |
| WBC (cells/mm3) | 5.6 ± 1.2 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 0.9 ± 0.1 |
| TSH (mIU/liter) | 1.9 ± 0.9 |