Table 1 Baseline Characteristics.

From: The effect of drinking water pH on the human gut microbiota and glucose regulation: results of a randomized controlled cross-over intervention

 

Randomized (n = 29)

Demographics

Age (y)

23.0 (21.0–26.0)

Anthropometrics

Body-mass index (kg∙m−2)

22.7 (21.2–24.6)

Body fat (%)

15.9 (12.10–18.0)

Sagittal abdominal diameter (cm)

18.0 (17.5–19.5)

Blood pressure

Systolic (mmHg)

122 (118–130)

Diastolic (mmHg)

68 (62–72)

Glucose regulation

Fasting glucose (mmol/L)

5.2 (5.0–5.4)

2-h glucose (mmol/L)

4.5 (4.3–5.4)

Impaired fasting glycaemia (n)

0

Impaired glucose tolerance (n)

0

Lifestyle

Current smokers (%)

0

Physical activity (min∙week−1)

755 (525–945)

  1. Data is presented as median (interquartile range) or number of participants within a category.