Table 5.
Dark adaptation threshold changes before and after intake of the test drink.
| Dose of BCA | Dark Adaptation Value, Mean ± SD of Log Asb; (p value) (1) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mg/subject | Before Intake | After Intake | Change | p value (2) |
| 0 (placebo) | 2.056 ± 0.209 (1.000) | 2.018 ± 0.218 (1.000) | −0.038 ± 0.106 (1.000) | 0.244 |
| 12.5 | 2.026 ± 0.147 (0.457) | 2.004 ± 0.195 (0.457) | −0.023 ± 0.138 (0.733) | 0.583 |
| 25 | 2.016 ± 0.170 (0.234) | 1.980 ± 0.197 (0.264) | −0.037 ± 0.112 (0.983) | 0.28 |
| 50 | 2.038 ± 0.186 (0.686) | 1.923 ± 0.167 (0.014) | −0.115 ± 0.131 (0.171) | 0.011 |
(1) The results of statistical analysis, independently carried out in each vertical row, are shown in parentheses. (2) Statistical p value for “after intake” vs. “before intake” in each horizontal row.