TABLE 1.
Baseline demographics of the study population
| Study group 1 (n = 31) | Study group 2 (n = 31) | Control group (n = 28) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 23.9 ± 5.8 | 24.3 ± 5.3 | 23.6 ± 5.7 | NS |
| Female gender, % | 48.4 | 48.4 | 53.6 | NS |
| Body weight, kg | 71.2 ± 11.1 | 69.9 ± 10.9 | 69.8 ± 10.5 | NS |
| Height, cm | 178.4 ± 8.2 | 176.6 ± 8.7 | 176.1 ± 8.6 | NS |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 22.3 ± 2 | 22.3 ± 2 | 22.4 ± 1.9 | NS |
| Alcohol consumption rate1 | 2.8 ± 0.9 | 2.5 ± 0.9 | 2.8 ± 0.9 | NS |
| Hangover frequency1 | 1.3 ± 0.9 | 1.6 ± 1.1 | 1.2 ± 0.8 | NS |
10 = rarely, 1 = once monthly, 2 = more than once monthly and less than once weekly, 3 = once weekly, 4 = more than once weekly; data are presented as means ± SDs, P values calculated with ANOVA. NS, not significant (P > 0.05).