Table 1.
Demographics and baseline characteristics of the participants
| CK yogurt (n = 60) | GR-3 yogurt (n = 60) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, n (%) | Male | 42 (70%) | 47 (78%) |
| Female | 18 (30%) | 13 (22%) | |
| Age at inclusion, years | Average (range) | 38 (24–54) | 41 (25–57) |
| BMIa at inclusion (kg·m−2) | Average (range) | 28.8 (20.2–42.7) | 28.6 (19.7–42.2) |
| Uric acid level in serum (μmol/L) | Average (range) | 544.03 (483–651) | 544.15 (480–653) |
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Body mass index (BMI) is the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters. No significant differences were observed among the three groups in any of the baseline characteristics.