Table 2. Differences in key measures between the groups at baseline.
Measure | Prebiotic | Synbiotic | Qualitative difference |
---|---|---|---|
n |
11 |
11 |
|
Age (y) |
31.4 ± 4.9 |
34.4 ± 3.5 |
Trivial |
Mass (kg) |
73.1 ± 4.9 |
79.1 ± 10.4 |
Trivial |
VO2 max (mlkg-1min-1) |
56.4 ± 4.9 |
57.9 ± 7.3 |
Trivial |
Training load p/week (duration × intensity) | 21.3 ± 18.5 | 21.4 ± 16.8 | Trivial |