3.1. Demographic and baseline characteristics
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A total of 71 participants were screened and 62 were found eligible. For 8 participants, CANTAB data had errors and were disqualified, and 54 individuals were randomized for intervention, 27 each in ARE and placebo groups. Two participants from both groups discontinued the study due to personal reasons and 50 individuals (N = 25 in each group) completed the study and were taken for analysis (Fig. Demographic and baseline characteristics of the study subjects.Data is represented as Mean ± SD for anthropometric parameters, body temperature and respiratory rate. Gender, race, smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse history as number of participants N (%), while blood pressure and pulse rate are given as median and range. None of the participant had a history of smoking, alcohol, or drug abuse.ARE = Ashwagandha root extract, BMI = body mass index.Consort diagram.