Association of oxidative balance score with metabolic syndrome and its components in middle-aged and older individuals in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among middle-aged and older individuals in the U.S. is rising, posing significant mortality risks. Diet is a key factor in MetS development, yet few studies have examined the combined effects of dietary and lifestyle factors on MetS in this group. Recently, the oxidative balance score (OBS), an indicator of oxidative status encompassing diet and physical activity, has attracted interest. This study explores the association between OBS and MetS, as well as its individual components, in middle-aged and older Americans.

Methods

Data from 6,157 participants aged 45 years and older in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (1999-2018) were analyzed. The OBS was calculated using 16 dietary and four lifes

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11839438 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature