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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2008; 14(40): 6237-6243
Published online Oct 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.6237
Table 1 General basic information of subjects before product consumption
ParametersControl group (n = 63)Test group (n = 63)P value
Eating patternRegular59560.344
Irregular47
AppetiteGood17210.437
Common4642
Poor00
Eating amountLarge340.927
Common5251
Small88
Age (yr)46.4 ± 6.746.4 ± 9.80.992
Body weight (kg)62.5 ± 10.461.2 ± 9.60.478
Stool frequency (n/wk)2.4 ± 0.62.4 ± 0.60.746
Defecation condition score1.9 ± 1.21.9 ± 1.20.914
Stool consistency1.6 ± 1.11.5 ± 1.10.408