Table 3.
Participants’ baseline characteristics (mean ± SD (range)).
| Parameter | Xylitol Group | Erythritol Group | p-Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | n = 12 (7♀, 5♂) | n = 12 (5♀, 7♂) | 0.683 † |
| Age (yrs) | 25.6 ± 5.1 (23; 41) | 26.2 ± 6.6 (18; 40) | 0.810 § |
| Weight (kg) | 64.5 ± 9.5 (51.0; 82.9) | 66.4 ± 8.3 (54.7; 82.9) | 0.607 § |
| Height (m) | 1.74 ± 0.11 (1.61; 1.90) | 1.75 ± 0.09 (1.65; 1.90) | 0.836 § |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.2 ± 1.3 (19.4; 23.0) | 21.7 ± 1.4 (19.4; 24.0) | 0.422 § |
† Chi-square test, § Analysis of variance, ♀ stands for women, ♂ stands for men, BMI: body mass index, SD: standard deviation.