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Table 7 Changes in biochemical parameters after 8 weeks of supplementation compared to baseline

From: Efficacy of an herbal formulation LI10903F containing Dolichos biflorus and Piper betle extracts on weight management

Parameter (Units)

Placebo (n = 20)

LI10903F (n = 20)

P value

Liver Function

SGOT (U/L)

−1.50 ± 3.63

−2.55 ± 6.36

0.397

SGPT (U/L)

−7.65 ± 2.65

−11.70 ± 4.65

0.839

Cardiac Function

Systolic BP (mm Hg)

−2.40 ± 3.00

−12.53 ± 3.92

0.105

Diastolic BP (mm Hg)

−0.70 ± 2.07

−5.05 ± 2.89

0.975

Pulse rate (beats/min)

0.80 ± 1.48

−0.11 ± 1.06

0.786

Metabolic panel

Cholesterol (mg/dL)

12.20 ± 7.47

−1.2 ± 6.83

0.119

Triglycerides (mg/dL)

−8.76 ± 17.32

−26.50 ± 30.27

0.041*

LDL (mg/dL)

−23.43 ± 7.08

−11.64 ± 13.37

0.155

HDL (mg/dL)

−3.04 ± 1.23

1.33 ± 4.44

0.873

Fasting Glucose (mg/dL)

−6.20 ± 10.68

−16.15 ± 7.35

0.445

  1. Results are presented as Mean ± SEM. *Statistical significant difference is between the placebo and the herbal groups.
  2. Abbreviations: SGOT=Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase; SGPT=Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase; LDL=Low density lipoproteins; HDL=High density lipoproteins.