Table 1.
Comparison of general data of three groups of patients with different diets.
| Index | RS2 (n=11) | RS3 (n=13) | RS4 (n=12) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (Male/Female) | 5/6 | 7/6 | 6/6 | |
| Age (years) | 54.0±10.3 | 58.4±8. 3 | 55.7±12.8 | P>0.05 |
| BMI | 25.4±4.5 | 20.5±2.5 | 22.5±3.0 | RS2 vs. 3 P=0.006 |
| Cr (μmol/l) | 632±157 | 618±167 | 703±199 | P>0.05 |
| ALB (g/l) | 35.6±3.7 | 33.6±2.5 | 38.4±3.8 | RS3 vs. 4 P=0.013 |
| TC (mmol/l) | 4.63±1.12 | 3.36±0.86 | 4.40±0.94 | RS2 vs. 3 P=0.006 |
| RS3 vs. 4 P=0.008 | ||||
| CRP (mg/l) | 8.21±3.16 | 12.51±5.06 | 7.14±3.00 | RS2 vs. 3 P=0.019 |
| RS3 vs. 4 P=0.004 | ||||
| Incidence of malnutrition | 18.2% | 76.9% | 33.3% |
Cr – serum creatinine; ALB – plasma albumin; TC – cholesterol.