Table 2 Urinary 8-OHdG levels and muscle strength by gender
Variable | All (n = 86) | Men (n = 18) | Women (n = 68) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-OHdG (ng/mg cr.) | 10.1 ± 4.8 | 10.0 ± 5.7 | 10.1 ± 4.6 | 0.415 |
Right-handgrip strength (kg) | 23.0 ± 6.8 | 31.1 ± 8.4 | 21.0 ± 4.3 | <0.001* |
Left-handgrip strength (kg) | 22.0 ± 6.7 | 29.8 ± 8.1 | 20.0 ± 4.3 | <0.001* |
Mean handgrip strength (kg) | 22.6 ± 6.5 | 30.4 ± 8.0 | 20.4 ± 6.5 | <0.001* |