Mediterranean diet adherence and risk of kidney stones: Insights from a population-based study.

ABSTRACT: This study explored the relationship between the alternative Mediterranean Diet (aMED) score and the prevalence of kidney stones (KSD) among adults in US. This cross-sectional analysis utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning 2007 to 2018. The study population comprised adults aged 20 years and older who provided comprehensive dietary recall information and detailed histories of KSD. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was quantified using the aMED score, which was divided into 4 quartiles for comparison. To evaluate the association between aMED scores and KSD prevalence, we employed weighted multivariable logistic regression, conducted restricted cubic spline analyses, and performed subgroup investigations. Of the 28,059 participants, 10.08% reporte

SUBMITTER: Chen SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459513 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature