Association between omega-6 fatty acid intake and asthma in US children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is an inflammatory disease. The potential of omega-6 fatty acids to alleviate asthma symptoms through their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects has been investigated. However, the association of dietary omega-6 fatty acids in childhood and adolescent asthma remains controversial.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between dietary intake of omega-6 fatty acids and asthma in children and adolescents in the United States.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 5045 children and adolescents from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2013 and 2020. Covariates were adjusted, and multivariate logistic regression, restricted cubic splines, threshold effects, and subgroup anal

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523806 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature