Table 2 Plasma levels of ghrelin
Metoclopramide | Rikkunshito | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 13 | n = 10 | ||
Active ghrelin (fmol/mL) | |||
Pre-treatment (day 0) | 20.8 ± 17.1 | 29.2 ± 18.0 | 0.023 |
Post-treatment (day 10) | 32.3 ± 37.9 | 60.4 ± 56.8 | |
Desacyl ghrelin (fmol/mL) | |||
Pre-treatment (day 0) | 62.5 ± 27.5 | 77.9 ± 44.4 | 0.784 |
Post-treatment (day 10) | 115.3 ± 63.8 | 122.8 ± 80.6 |