Association between dietary acid load and risk of osteoporotic fractures in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

We aimed to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of the available evidence about the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and fractures in adults.

Method

Relevant studies were searched through Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar until October 2024. The random-effect model was used to calculate the pooled Odd ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Publication bias was evaluated by statistical test of Egger. Subgroup analyses were conducted by study confounders. Moreover, the quality of studies was asessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale which is designed for observational studies.

Results

Six studies were included in this review. According to the methodological heterogeneity between studies and their different charactris

SUBMITTER: Mirzababaei A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912693 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature