Table 1. Comparison of baseline characteristics of the participants.
| Variable | Synbiotic (n = 28) | Placebo (n = 28) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 48.89 ± 9.45 | 46.07 ± 8.76 | 0.25 | |
| Weight (Kg) | 75.15 ± 15.61 | 77.14 ± 17.16 | 0.65 | |
| Height (cm) | 1.63 ± 0.07 | 1.63 ± 0.08 | 0.98 | |
| BMI (kg/cm 2 ) | 28.05 ± 4.98 | 28.79 ± 5.30 | 0.59 | |
| Levothyroxine dose (μg) | 77.51 ± 25.50 | 88.28 ± 21.12 | 0.10 | |
| Duration of Hypothyroidism (year) | 9.50 ± 6.97 | 12.59 ± 10.69 | 0.21 | |
| Sex a | Female | 24 (85.7%) | 23 (82.1%) | 1.00 |
| Male | 4 (14.3%) | 5 (17.9%) | ||
| Type of Hypothyroidism a | Autoimmune | 19 (79.2%) | 19 (90.5%) | 0.27 |
| Non-autoimmune | 5 (20.8%) | 2 (9.5%) | ||
| Education | Under diploma | 8 (28.6%) | 5 (17.9%) | 0.36 |
| Diploma | 12 (42.9%) | 10 (35.7%) | ||
| University | 8 (28.6%) | 13 (46.4%) | ||
| Marita Status a | Married | 23 (82.1%) | 21 (75.0%) | 0.88 |
| Single | 4 (14.3%) | 4 (14.3%) | ||
| Divorced | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.6%) | ||
| Widowed | 1 (3.6%) | 2 (7.1%) | ||
| Vitamin-mineral supplement intake | Yes | 15 (53.6%) | 14 (50.0%) | 0.79 |
| No | 13 (46.4%) | 14 (50.0%) | ||
Independent sample t-test or chi-square test
a Two-tailed Fisher’s exact test
Mean ± SD or n (%)