Table 1.
Participant characteristics pre-intervention.
| Parameter | RDA Group | 2RDA Group |
|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD or Number | Mean ± SD or Number | |
| Count 1 | 15 | 14 |
| Age (years) | 74.7 ± 3.9 | 73.7 ± 3.3 |
| Height (cm) | 172.8 ± 8.2 | 171.7 ± 5.5 |
| Weight (kg) | 85.7 ± 20.5 | 83.0 ± 8.3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.4 ± 5.1 | 28.2 ± 3.3 |
| Medication usage (n) | ||
| Statin | 4 | 6 |
| ACE inhibitor | 4 | 3 |
| Aspirin | 4 | 2 |
| Calcium channel blocker | 1 | 2 |
| Proton pump inhibitors | 0 | 2 |
| Alpha blocker | 1 | 2 |
| Beta blocker | 1 | 2 |
| Xanthine oxidase inhibitor | 1 | 1 |
BMI—body mass index, ACE—angiotensin converting enzyme. 1 Only the participants who completed the study are included (n = 29).