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Table 5 In vivo inhibitory effects of LAB on fecal harmful enzymes in subjects

From: Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) supplement in management of constipation among nursing home residents

 

Period

 

Activity (%)

Befored

Aftere

pvalueb

β-glucosidase

1.60 ± 1.05a

2.44 ± 1.05

NSc

β-glucuronidase

1.29 ± 0.76

2.08 ± 1.07

NS

Tryptophanase

0.41 ± 0.25

0.23 ± 0.06

0.0473

Urease

0.46 ± 0.10

0.32 ± 0.11

0.0051

  1. aEach value provided is the mean ± standard deviation.
  2. bSignificance from each other at p < 0.05 as determined by Duncan's multiple-range test.
  3. cNS: not significant.
  4. dBefore the experiment started.
  5. eAt the end of experiment.
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