Association between dietary vitamin E intake and constipation: NHANES 2005-2010.
Front Nutr
; 11: 1426280, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
This investigation aimed to analyze the association between dietary vitamin E intake and constipation prevalence among United States adults.Methods:
Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), this cross-sectional study assessed vitamin E intake through 24-h dietary recall and defined constipation based on the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS). Logistic regression models were employed to evaluate the relationship between vitamin E intake and constipation, with results presented as odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Stratified analyses were conducted based on covariates such as age, and restricted cubic spline (RCS) models were generated to explore the potential linear or non-linear association.Results:
Individuals experiencing constipation exhibited lower vitamin E intake compared to those without constipation. Weighted multivariate logistic regression models demonstrated a negative correlation between vitamin E intake and constipation risk, even after adjusting for potential confounding variables. Further RCS analysis revealed a statistically significant non-linear inverse relationship between vitamin E intake and constipation risk (p-value for non-linearity = 0.0473).Conclusion:
Our findings suggest an independent inverse association between vitamin E intake and constipation prevalence in United States adults. Prospective research is needed to validate these observations.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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Front Nutr
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China
Country of publication:
Switzerland