Anthropometric, biochemical, energy expenditure, and metabolic parameters.

<p>For each parameter the above value refers to basal untreated value (T₀), while the bottom value refers to the value after treatment (T₁). ^aT₁<i>vs</i>. T₀ comparison by Student’s t test (paired data); ^bEC group vs placebo group comparison by Student’s t test (unpaired data). BMI, body mass index; RMR, resting metabolic rate; ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; HOMA, homeostatic model assessment; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; ALT, alanine transaminase; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone; fT3, free T3 (the active part of triiodothyronine); fT4, free T4 (the active part of thyroxine); FFA, free fatty acids. Microgram (µg); microunits (µU).