The relationship of cardiometabolic index with bowel movement frequency: an NHANES-based cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies have indicated a notable link between gut health and metabolic syndrome (MetS). The cardiometabolic index (CMI), an innovative indicator of metabolic health, effectively predicts MetS. Bowel movement frequency (BMF) closely reflects gastrointestinal function and is a key sign of gut health. Nonetheless, the relationship between CMI and BMF is still unclear. Our research explores the possible association between these two variables.

Methods

This study employed 2005 to 2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. The CMI for each participant was determined by triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and the waist-to-hip ratio. Multiple regression, smooth curve fitting, and threshold effect analyses were employed to investigat

SUBMITTER: Ren Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature