Association between dietary vitamin E and osteoporosis in older adults in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased oxidative stress due to aging can lead to increased bone loss. The most abundant form of vitamin E, namely α-tocopherol, has high antioxidant properties and biological activity; however, its effect on osteoporosis has not been well studied in humans. We aimed to investigate the association between dietary vitamin E (α-tocopherol) and osteoporosis among older adults in the United States.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data on older adults in the United States aged ≥50 years from the 2007-2010, 2013-2014 and 2017-2020 pre-pandemic cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Sample-weighted multivariate regression models were used, with adjustments for relevant confounders.

Results

This study comprised 5,800 individua

SUBMITTER: Zhuang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11532079 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature