Characteristics of depressed and control study groups
| Depression | Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Data are mean (SEM). | ||
| Number | 12 (6 male) | 10 (8 male) |
| Age (years) | 39, range 24–51 | 35, range 24–50 |
| Body mass index | 26 (0.6) | 25 (1.0) |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 4.9 (0.3) | 5.0 (0.3) |
| Folate (nmol/l) | 10.5 (1.6) | 9.3 (1.1) |
| Homocysteine (μmol/l) | 9.4 (0.8) | 9.3 (0.9) |