Associations of oxidative balance score and cognition in US older adults: A cross-sectional study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011 to 2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oxidative stress is linked to cognitive decline in the elderly. Diet, as a key energy source, affects brain function and serves as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.

Objective

This study investigates the relationship between the Oxidative Balance Score (OBS), which reflects diet and lifestyle impact on oxidative stress, and cognitive function in older adults.

Methods

This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011-2014, including 2716 participants aged 60 and older. Cognitive outcomes measured were the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD) Word Learning test, Animal Fluency test, and Digit Symbol Substitution test. Linear regression models were used to assess the

SUBMITTER: Jin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864262 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature