Table 1 Comparison of age, body mass index (BMI), biochemical parameters, abilities of daily living (ADL) and olfactory and health characteristic in the study population
Variable | Total | Normal Trp group | Low Trp group |
|---|---|---|---|
Number (% of men) | 144 (36.1) | 128 (36.7) | 16 (31.3) |
Age, y (range) | 73.7 ± 5.5 (65−93) | 73.2 ± 5.3 (65−93) | 77.5 ± 6.4 (66−91)* |
BMI, kg/m2 (range) | 23.4 ± 3.2 (16.7−33.6) | 23.4 ± 3.0 (16.9−33.6) | 23.7 ± 4.3 (16.7−31.7) |
Serum albumin, g/dL (range) | 4.4 ± 0.2 (3.7−4.9) | 4.4 ± 0.2 (3.7−4.9) | 4.4 ± 0.2 (4.0−4.9) |
Hemoglobin, mg/dL (range) | 13.9 ± 1.3 (10.1−16.7) | 13.9 ± 1.3 (10.1−16.7) | 13.5 ± 1.3 (11.5−15.9) |
CRP, mg/L (range) | 0.090 ± 0.10 (0.004−0.5) | 0.095 ± 0.11 (0.007−0.5) | 0.055 ± 0.04 (0.004−0.143)** |
Low albumin, % (n) | None | None | None |
Anemia, % (n) | 6.3 (9) | 5.5 (7) | 12.5 (2) |
High CRP, % (n) | None | None | None |
ADL disability | None | None | None |
OE score | 6.2 ± 2.9 (0−12) | 6.5 ± 2.8 (0−12) | 4.4 ± 2.4 (0−8)** |