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. 2023 Jan 31;13:1729. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-28764-0

Table 4.

Pooled effects of anthocyanins from various sources on short chain fatty acid profile including all-inclusive and high-influencer studies.

Parameters Acetic acid After removing Highly influencing studies Butanoic acid After removing Highly influencing studies Propionic acid After removing Highly influencing studies
SMD 2.69 1.52 1.60 1.15 2.33 1.44
95% CI [µmole/gm] 1.88, 3.50 0.86, 2.17 0.82, 2.39 0.41, 1.90 1.45, 3.22 0.56, 2.32
P value 0.00001 0.00001 0.0001 0.002 0.00001 0.001
I2[%] 90 83 90 87 92 89

Pooled effect sizes and 95% CI were determined using Random effects model.

SMD Standardised mean difference, I2 Heterogeneity.