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Subgroup analyses for the effects of probiotics on LDL-C.
| Subgroup | Number of trials | Number of participants | I 2 | Standardized mean difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | (95% CI) | |||
| Probiotics dosage | ||||
| ≥ 1010 CFU | 6 | 192 | 77.6 | -0.43 [-0.87, 0.02] |
| < 1010 CFU | 1 | 44 | / | -0.38 [-0.80, 0.04] |
| Number of probiotics species | ||||
| Single | 3 | 99 | 90.9 | -0. 64 [-1.66, 0.37] |
| Multiple | 4 | 137 | 73.3 | -0.33 [-0.57, -0.09] |
