TABLE 5.
Per-protocol analysis comparisons at 12-wk follow-up of fecal volatile fatty acid concentrations between groups of adults who consumed a daily isocaloric meal with or without avocado1
| Volatile fatty acid | Control, μmol/g DM feces (n = 52) | Avocado, μmol/g DM feces (n = 54) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetate2 | 260 ± 15.0 | 311 ± 20.4 | 0.04 |
| Propionate2 | 81.5 ± 6.03 | 75.1 ± 7.66 | 0.14 |
| Butyrate2 | 65.5 ± 5.85 | 57.2 ± 5.33 | 0.30 |
| Summed SCFAs2 | 385 ± 21.1 | 437 ± 25.6 | 0.35 |
| Isobutyrate2 | 7.96 ± 0.55 | 8.18 ± 0.49 | 0.81 |
| Isovalerate2 | 8.66 ± 0.63 | 8.68 ± 0.56 | 0.98 |
| Valerate3 | 9.08 ± 1.04 | 7.86 ± 0.55 | 0.17 |
| Summed BCFAs2 | 25.7 ± 1.96 | 24.7 ± 1.31 | 0.68 |
| SCFA:BCFA ratio3 | 23.7 ± 6.49 | 18.6 ± 1.15 | 0.45 |
1
Values are means ± SEMs. Data were analyzed by univariate ANOVA or Mann-Whitney U test. BCFA, branched-chain fatty acid; DM, dry matter.
2ANOVA.
3Mann-Whitney U test.