Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants in the groups receiving probiotic- or placebo-supplemented gelatin.
| Demographic and Clinical Characteristics | Placebo (N 64) | Probiotic (N 67) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years (average ± DS) | 22.34 ± 2.92 | 22.67 ± 2.84 | 0.3274 |
| Gender | 0.7213 | ||
| Women | 40 | 39 | |
| Men | 24 | 28 | |
| Pathology | |||
| Irritable bowel | 4 | 2 | 0.4399 |
| Diabetes | 3 | 1 | 0.3650 |
| Lupus | 0 | 1 | >0.9999 |
| Gastroesophageal refluxs | 0 | 1 | >0.9999 |
| Gastritis | 0 | 2 | 0.4960 |
| Lactose intolerance | 8 | 4 | 0.2354 |
| Alcohol consumption | 46 | 39 | 0.1426 |
| Asthma | 2 | 6 | 0.2732 |
| Allergy | 3 | 5 | 0.7176 |