Table 5 Changes in body composition for placebo (n = 12) and betaine (n = 11) for pre- and post-treatment
From: Effects of betaine on body composition, performance, and homocysteine thiolactone
|  | Pre | Post | ∆ | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Fat (%) | ||||
Betaine | 17.5 ± 8.3 | 14.3 ± 5.7 | −3.2 ± 2.5 | .01 |
Placebo | 16.4 ± 8.1 | 16.6 ± 8.2 | 0.2 ± 2.7 | .82 |
Lean Body Mass (kg) | ||||
Betaine | 69.5 ± 8.8 | 71.2 ± 7.9 | 2.4 ± 2.6 | .01 |
Placebo | 74.2 ± 9.1 | 74.5 ± 9.4 | 0.3 ± 2.6 | .68 |
Fat Mass (kg) | ||||
Betaine | 15.0 ± 7.9 | 12.1 ± 5.4 | −2.9 ± 2.0 | .01 |
Placebo | 14.8 ± 8.0 | 15.1 ± 8.5 | 0.3 ± 2.3 | .68 |