Table 2.
Background characteristics of subjects at the pretrial test.
| Parameters | Unit | YM Group | Placebo Group | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | years | 40.7 ± 5.6 | 40.7 ± 5.7 | 0.995 |
| Body mass index (BMI) | kg/m2 | 20.5 ± 2.2 | 21.0 ± 2.8 | 0.298 |
| Systolic blood pressure | mmHg | 108.7 ± 10.9 | 110.4 ± 12.6 | 0.461 |
| Diastolic blood pressure | mmHg | 66.0 ± 8.4 | 67.8 ± 9.6 | 0.310 |
| Pulse rate | bpm | 71.0 ± 8.0 | 73.3 ± 10.6 | 0.219 |
| Hydration level (inner forearm) | - | 30.3 ± 4.0 | 29.4 ± 4.1 | 0.295 |
| TEWL (inner forearm) | g/m2h | 6.0 ± 1.0 | 5.9 ± 1.1 | 0.905 |
Data represent the mean ± standard deviation (SD). The p-values were calculated using unpaired samples Student’s t-tests. TEWL: transepidermal water loss; YM: Yeast mannan.