Table 1 Inclusion criteria
Metabolic syndrome components | Value |
|---|---|
Body mass index | ≧25 |
Systolic blood pressure | ≥130 to <160 mmHg |
Diastolic blood pressure | ≥85 to <100 mmHg |
Fasting blood glucose | ≥110 to <126 mg/dl |
HbA1c | ≥5.5 to <6.1% |
Triglycerides | ≥150 mg/dl |
HDL cholesterol | <40 mg/dl (males); <50 mg/dl (females) |
LDL cholesterol | ≥140 mg/dl |
Total cholesterol | ≥220 mg/dl |