Table 1 Clinical and biological parameters of healthy males
| Â | Young | Middle | Older |
|---|---|---|---|
|  | < 40 years old | 40-65 years old | > 65 years old |
|  | (n = 15) | (n = 15) | (n = 15) |
Age (years) | 25.7 (6.1) | 49.3 (8.8)*** | 77.7 (9.8)***### |
Stature (cm) | 180.5 (5.4) | 177.9 (4.9) | 172.6 (2.3)*# |
Body mass (kg) | 80.2 (8.9) | 83.1 (11.7) | 76.7 (9.3) |
BMI (kg.m-2) | 24.6 (3.0) | 25.9 (3.5) | 25.7 (3.0) |
Systolic BP (mmHg) | 124.5 (8.3) | 125.1 (9.8) | 122.4 (11.4) |
Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 73.6 (8.5) | 79.6 (6.9) | 73.1 (9.0) |
Fasting glucose (mmol.L-1) | 5.1 (0.3) | 5.3 (0.4) | 5.2 (1.0) |
HDL (mmol.L-1) | 1.4 (0.2) | 1.5 (0.5) | 1.3 (0.2) |
LDL (mmol.L-1) | 2.6 (1.1) | 3.0 (0.9) | 3.1 (0.9) |
Total cholesterol (mmol.L-1) | 4.4 (1.2) | 4.9 (1.0) | 5.1 (1.0) |
Triglycerides (mmol.L-1) | 0.8 (0.4) | 1.0 (0.6) | 1.3 (0.6) |
High sensitivity CRP (mg.L-1) | 0.7 (0.4) | 1.0 (0.7) | 1.8 (1.7) |