Table 1.
Characteristics of healthy subjects (Controls, n = 40) and patients with irritable bowel syndrome (SIBO, n = 40) included in the study, laboratory data, mental state, and tryptophan intake.
| Feature | Controls | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.7 ± 7.3 | 45.2 ± 9.4 |
| Gender-(M/F) | 17/23 | 15/25 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.8 ± 1.6 | 22.4 ± 2.1 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 1.59 ± 0.28 | 6.72 ± 2.91 * |
| FC (µg/g) | 24.5 ± 6.4 | 46.2 ± 19.2 * |
| AST (U/L) | 16.2 ± 3.1 | 17.1 ± 7.8 |
| ALT (U/L) | 17.4 ± 4.9 | 21.9 ± 7.6 |
| Amylase (U/L) | 35.7 ± 12.4 | 43.8 ± 19.2 |
| Lipase (U/L) | 72.6 ± 21.1 | 47.3 ± 15.4 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.75 ± 0.23 | 0.86 ± 0.21 |
| GFR (ml/min) | 97.2 ± 10.3 | 88.9 ± 10.1 |
| LHBT (ppm) | 10.6 ± 4.19 | 69.2 ± 16.2 *** |
| HAM-D score | 9.85 ± 2.21 | 26.3 ± 4.26 *** |
| TRP (mg daily) | 1368 ± 193 | 1428 ± 203 |
Average ± SD (standard deviation), BMI—body mass index, CRP—C-reactive protein, FC—fecal calprotectin, AST—aspartate aminotransferase, ALT—alanine aminotransferase, GFR—glomerular filtration rate; LHBT—lactulose hydrogen breath test; HAM-D—Hamilton Depression Rating Scale; TRP—tryptophan intake; * p < 0.05; *** p < 0.001. Tables may have a footer.