Table 1.
Characteristics of the subjects at baseline (mean ± SD).
| Parameters | GutGard (n = 50) | Placebo (n = 50) |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects (male/female) |
23/27 | 23/27 |
| Age (years) |
32.86 ± 6.50 |
33.10 ± 5.59 |
| Weight (kg) |
62.60 ± 7.43 |
62.31 ± 7.79 |
| Height (cms) | 166.12 ± 8.45 | 165.56 ± 7.67 |
| Heart rate/min |
69.34 ± 4.30 |
69.08 ± 4.26 |
| BP systolic (mmHg) |
116.72 ± 6.44 |
115.40 ± 6.98 |
| BP diastolic (mmHg) |
80.80 ± 5.29 |
80.28 ± 4.43 |
| HpSA |
Positive | Positive |
|
δ (means) |
7.12 ± 1.36 |
6.88 ± 1.34 |
P ≤ 0.05 versus placebo.
δ: delta over baseline value of 13C urea breath test.