Table 2

Final clinical characteristics (mean ± standard deviation)


Paleolithic group (n = 11)
Cereal group (n = 12)
P

Weight (kg)
129 ± 16
166 ± 28
0.0009
Length (cm)
159 ± 6
170 ± 9
0.003
Subcutaneous fat (cm)
1.9 ± 0.4
3.3 ± 0.9
0.0003
Body temperature (°C)
37.7 ± 1.5
37.6 ± 0.5
0.8
CRP (μg/mL)1
4.0
21.7
0.0007
Systolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg)
140 ± 18
150 ± 9
0.12
Diastolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg)
108 ± 12
123 ± 12
0.007

1 geometric mean, t-test on logarithmic CRP. Final clinical characteristics in pigs fed paleolithic or cereal diet from 2 to 17 months of age.

Jönsson et al. Nutrition & Metabolism 2006 3:39   doi:10.1186/1743-7075-3-39