Table 5.
Gastrointestinal Tolerability: Frequency of scores ≥ 2 (n = 35) 1,2,3.
| Parameter | Control Scone | Fiber Scone | p-Value 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 0 (0) 3 | 0 (0) | 1.000 |
| Bloating | 1 (2.9) | 0 (0) | 1.000 |
| GI Rumblings 4 | 4 (11.4) | 1 (2.9) | 0.2482 |
| Flatulence | 1 (2.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1.000 |
| Abdominal Pain | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1.000 |
| Diarrhea | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1.000 |
1 GI = gastrointestinal; 2 Scoring system: 0 = none, 1 = no more than usual, 2 = somewhat more than usual, 3 = much more than usual; 3 Values are n (%); 4 p-value generated from McNemar’s test for frequencies of values ≥ 2.