Table 1.
Baseline characteristics
| Total N | 17 |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 30.8 ± 1.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.1 ± 0.52 |
| Female Sex | 8 (47.1) |
| Race | |
| Black | 11 (64.7) |
| White | 5 (29.4) |
| Unknown | 1 (5.9) |
| Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity | 6 (35.3) |
| Weight (kg) | 70.5 ± 3.0 |
| Waist to Hip Ratio | 0.83 ± 0.02 |
| Bristol Stool Scalea | 3.8 ± 0.10 |
| Type 3 | 3 (17.65) |
| Type 4 | 14 (82.35) |
| HbA1c (%) | 5.0 ± 0.09 |
| TSH (u[IU]/mL) | 1.7 ± 0.19 |
| AST (units/L) | 25.3 ± 2.4 |
| ALT (units/L) | 22.3 ± 3.4 |
| BUN (mg/dL) | 11.7 ± 0.64 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.98 ± 0.06 |
| Sleep (hours) | 5.95 ± 0.32 |
| Free-living dietary intake | |
| Carbohydrates (%) | 51 ± 3 |
| Fat (%) | 34 ± 2 |
| Protein (%) | 16 ± 2 |
| Fiber (g/1000 kcal) | 7.6 (6.6, 10.4) |
Continuous variables reported as mean ± s.e.m or median (IQR). Categorical variables reported as N (%).
aThe Bristol Stool Scale evaluates stool type based on shape and consistency, with scores of 3-4 indicating neither constipation nor loose stools17.