Terpene mixtures and metabolic syndrome in the US general population: exploring the mediating role of insulin resistance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Terpenes have been shown to have an effect on metabolic status. However, it is unclear how they are associated with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and whether insulin resistance (IR) mechanisms are involved.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013-2014). Serum terpenes (α- pinene, β- pinene, and limonene) were quantified by gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. MetS was diagnosed by lipid, glucose, blood pressure, and waist circumference criteria. IR status was assessed using the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) model and triglyceride-glucose index. Regression analysis models, mixed-effects models (weighted quantile sum regression models, quantile g-computati

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670457 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature