Table 2.
Mean dietary intakes of study participants at study baseline and throughout the study
| Placebo group (n = 30) | Probiotic group (n = 30) | P 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal/day) | 2182 ± 215 | 2194 ± 224 | 0.83 |
| Carbohydrates (g/day) | 292.1 ± 38.1 | 298.5 ± 43.5 | 0.54 |
| Protein (g/day) | 82.5 ± 23.5 | 81.5 ± 17.8 | 0.85 |
| Fat (g/day) | 79.8 ± 14.6 | 79.0 ± 13.1 | 0.80 |
| SFA (g/day) | 26.1 ± 5.9 | 25.9 ± 5.5 | 0.92 |
| MUFA (g/day) | 22.7 ± 6.3 | 22.1 ± 5.7 | 0.69 |
| PUFA (g/day) | 23.4 ± 4.3 | 22.7 ± 4.3 | 0.50 |
| Cholesterol (mg/day) | 219.5 ± 128.9 | 205.1 ± 100.6 | 0.63 |
| TDF (g/day) | 19.1 ± 3.8 | 19.5 ± 4.1 | 0.69 |
Values are means ± SDs
MUFAs monounsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs polyunsaturated fatty acids, SFAs saturated fatty acids TDF total dietary fiber
1Obtained from independent samples t-test