Table 1.
Distribution of lifestyle and demographic variables by subjective memory complaints scores (2+ versus < 2)
| Characteristics | Subjective memory complaints scores < 2 | Subjective memory complaints scores 2+ | p a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total N | 70 | 25 | |
| Ageb (y), mean (SD) | 76.1 (5.9) | 75.7 (5.8) | 0.75 |
| Weightc (lbs), mean (SD) | 147.2 (37.3) | 150.9 (41.3) | 0.55 |
| BMIc (kg/m2), mean (SD) | 24.6 (4.8) | 24.5 (6.1) | 0.62 |
| Raced, n (%) | 0.28 | ||
| Caucasian | 60 (85.7%) | 24 (96.0%) | |
| Other | 10 (14.3%) | 1 (4.0%) | |
| Educationd, n (%) | 0.09 | ||
| Did not complete college | 20 (28.6%) | 2 (8.3%) | |
| Completed college | 13 (18.6%) | 4 (16.7%) | |
| Some schooling after college | 37 (52.8%) | 18 (75.0%) | |
| Any alcoholic drinke use per weekb, n (%) | 36 (54.5%) | 11 (44.0%) | 0.48 |
| Current multivitamin useb, n (%) | 36 (52.9%) | 9 (39.1%) | 0.34 |
| Current probioticf useb, n (%) | 11 (16.7%) | 4 (17.4%) | 1.00 |
| Current use of cholesterol lowering medicationc, n (%) | 35 (50.7%) | 4 (16.0%) | 0.004 |
| Hypertensionc, n (%) | 38 (54.3%) | 12 (48.0%) | 0.65 |
| Current antidepressant usec, n (%) | 6 (8.6%) | 6 (24.0%) | 0.07 |
a
Wilcoxon rank-sum test for continuous variables and Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables.
b
Data collected at the time of fecal sample collection.
c
Data from the 2018 follow-up questionnaire.
d
Data collected at baseline.
e
One drink equals to 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1½ ounces of liquor.
f
Pill, powder, or liquid.