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The tongue coating assessment and VSC levels Values are expressed as Mean ± Standard Deviation
| Parameter | Score | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tongue coating assessment | 1 | 1 (3.3) |
| 2 | 11 (36.7) | |
| 3 | 18 (60.0) | |
| Mean ± SD | 2.5 ± 0.6 | |
| Median (Range) | 3.0 | |
| Tanita score | I | 5 (16.7) |
| II | 18 (60.0) | |
| III | 6 (20.0) | |
| IV | 1 (3.3) | |
| Mean ± SD | 2.1 ± 0.8 | |
| Median (Range) | 2.0 | |
| Organoleptic assessment | 3 | 11 (36.7) |
| 4 | 15 (50.0) | |
| 5 | 4 (13.3) | |
| Mean ± SD | 3.8 ± 0.7 | |
| Median (Range) | 4.0 |
