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Table 3 Effects of low plasma Trp level on olfactory functions in the study population

From: Low plasma tryptophan is associated with olfactory function in healthy elderly community dwellers in Japan

Variable

Odds ratio (95% CI)

P value

India ink

5.16 (1.6–19.9)

0.0047**

Perfume

7.40 (1.38–137)

0.0154*

Curry

3.02 (0.84–10.2)

0.0871

Sweaty smelling socks

3.26 (1.06–11.2)

0.0384*

OE score ≤ 7

7.75 (1.42–145)

0.0142*

  1. Odds ratio for correct answer to each smell or olfactory function (OE score < 8) was adjusted by age and sex. 95% CI: 95% Confidence interval. Significant: *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01 (likelihood ratio tests)
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BMC Geriatrics

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