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Table 4 Relationship between HEI score and Lp(a) value stratified by normal and high Lp(a) levels (N = 28)

From: Association of free-living diet composition with plasma lipoprotein(a) levels in healthy adults

 

HEI Score Mean ± SD

P-value

Lp(a) Value-Low

 ≤ 100 nmol/L (n = 15)

52.4 ± 16

0.09

Lp(a) Value-High

 > 100 nmol/L (n = 13)

62.6 ± 14.2

  1. Unpaired t-test was used to evaluate the relationships between variables
  2. HEI Healthy Eating Index, SD Standard Deviation
  3. Alpha significance set at P ≤ 0.05