Association Between Urinary Bisphenols and Body Composition Among American Adults: Cross-Sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S (BPS), and bisphenol F (BPF) are widely used in various consumer products. They are environmental contaminants with estrogenic properties that have been linked to various health outcomes. Understanding their impact on body composition is crucial for identifying potential health risks and developing preventive strategies. However, most current studies have only focused on their relationship with BMI.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the association between urinary levels of BPA, BPS, and BPF and body composition, including BMI, lean mass, and fat mass, in a large population-based sample.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2016. Body

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10548327 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature