Table 8.
Differences between the IBS subgroups at the baseline
| Acid | IBS‐D | IBS‐C | IBS‐M | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total SCFAs | 72.8 ± 26.9 | 66.4 ± 26.4 | 86.3 ± 61.1 | .412 |
| Acetic acid | 45.0 ± 16.7 | 38.5 ± 15.9 | 49.0 ± 27.8 | 238 |
| Propionic acid | 13.4 ± 7.7 | 11.6 ± 5.8 | 13.9 ± 13.3 | .305 |
| Isobutyric acid | 1.3 ± 0.8 | 1.4 ± 0.8 | 1.8 ± 2.1 | .676 |
| Butyric acid | 16.3 ± 9.9 | 10.7 ± 7.1* | 10.0 ± 7.1* | .009 |
| Isovaleric acid | 1.9 ± 1.3 | 2.0 ± 1.2 | 3.0 ± 3.8 | .725 |
| Valeric acid | 1.6 ± 0.8 | 1.8 ± 2.0 | 2.0 ± 2.2 | .851 |
| Isocapronic acid | 0.017 ± 0.048 | 0.0 ± 0.0 | 0.04 ± 0.021 | .155 |
| Capronic acid | 0.228 ± 0 | 0.400 ± 0.723 | 0.200 ± 0.520 | .523 |
Data are mean ± SD values expressed in units of mmol/kg wet weight.
* Statistically significant compared to IBS‐D.