Table 3.
Assessment of pH values in Group A children after chewing Azadirachta indica leaves following a chocolate challenge
| Minimum–maximum | Mean±SD | Difference | t | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base line pH | 6.47–7.83 | 7.20±0.37 | - | - | - |
| After consuming chocolates (min) | Comparison with values after consuming chocolates | ||||
| 5 | 5.30–7.26 | 6.64±0.51 | - | - | - |
| 30 | 6.21–7.36 | 6.90±0.35 | - | - | - |
| 60 | 6.40–7.78 | 7.16±0.40 | - | - | - |
| After chewing Azadirachta indica leaves following chocolate challenge (min) | |||||
| 5 | 6.53–8.11 | 7.46±0.37 | 0.81 | 7.464 | <0.001* |
| 30 | 6.56–8.05 | 7.49±0.40 | 0.59 | 5.347 | <0.001* |
| 60 | 6.50–7.64 | 7.36±0.28 | 0.19 | 2.794 | 0.012* |
*Statistically significant. SD: Standard deviation