Table 4 Univariate Correlations of Visceral Fat Area, Subcutaneous Fat Area and Markers of Cholesterol Synthesis (Desmosterol, Lathosterol) and Cholesterol Absorption (Cholestanol, Sitosterol)
| Â | Visceral Fat Area; Pearson's r, (p-value) | Subcutaneous Fat Area; Pearson's r, (p-value) |
|---|---|---|
Cholestanol | -.433 (.004) | -.270 (.084) |
Cholestanol:cholesterol ratio; CCR | -.357 (.020) | -.236 (.132) |
Desmosterol | .264 (.092) | .158 (.317) |
Desmosterol:cholesterol ratio; DCR | .421 (.006) | .232 (.140) |
Lathosterol | .404 (.008) | .528 (<.001) |
Lathosterol:cholesterol ratio; LCR | .454 (.003) | .548 (<.001) |
Sitosterol | -.248 (.114) | -.273 (.080) |