Table 2 3-months changes of laboratory outcomes and physical function for participants

Cr

(mg/dL)

Baseline (g/dL)

10.4 ± 2.2

9.8 ± 2.4

After 3months (g/dL)

9.8 ± 2.7

9.8 ± 2.6

P by paired t-test

0.098

0.852

Albumin

(g/dL)

Baseline (mg/dL)

3.8 ± 0.5

3.9 ± 0.2

After 3 months (mg/dL)

4.0 ± 0.4

4.0 ± 0.2

P by paired t-test

0.060

0.024

Grip strength

(kg)

Baseline (mg/dL)

26.1 ± 8.8

21.2 ± 7.1

After 3 months (mg/dL)

22.1 ± 8.4

23.8 ± 7.2

P by paired t-test

0.001

< 0.001

Walking speed

(m/s)

Baseline (mg/dL)

0.83 ± 0.24

0.86 ± 0.20

After 3 months (mg/dL)

0.71 ± 0.19

1.14 ± 0.23

P by paired t-test

0.002

< 0.001