TABLE 2.
Plasma myo-inositol (MI) concentration did not differ with smoking or use of contraceptives in young adults (Trinity Student Study)
| Group | Participants, n (%) | Median plasma MI,1 μM |
|---|---|---|
| Total cohort | 2059 | 26.6 ± 0.18 |
| Smoking | 648 (31.5%) | 26.5 ± 0.30 |
| Nonsmoking | 1411 (68.5%) | 26.6 ± 0.22 |
| P | 0.4482 | |
| Total women | 1258 | 25.9 ± 0.22 |
| Oral contraceptive use | 339 (26.9%) | 25.7 ± 0.43 |
| No oral contraceptive | 919 (73.1%) | 26.1 ± 0.26 |
| P | 0.4342 |
1
Totals represent participants for whom information was provided and median values of MI concentration are shown (± SE of the median).
2
No significant difference between smoking and nonsmoking groups or between contraceptive use and nonuse groups (Mann–Whitney test).