ALB and malnutrition: Regarding biochemical parameters, serum albumin tended to be lower in patients with malnutrition (4.2 g/dL vs. 4.4 g/dL, p = 0.07); C-RP was higher in these patients (6.8 vs. 3.7 mg/L; p = 0.05), and 25OHvitD was also lower in this group (13 ng/dL vs. 23 ng/dL, p = 0.02).