Role of Caffeine Intake on Erectile Dysfunction in US Men: Results from NHANES 2001-2004.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Caffeine is consumed by more than 85% of adults and little is known about its role on erectile dysfunction (ED) in population-based studies. We investigated the association of caffeine intake and caffeinated beverages with ED, and whether these associations vary among comorbidities for ED.

Material and method

Data were analyzed for 3724 men (≥20 years old) who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). ED was assessed by a single question during a self-paced, computer-assisted self-interview. We analyzed 24-h dietary recall data to estimate caffeine intake (mg/day). Multivariable logistic regression analyses using appropriate sampling weights were conducted.

Results

We found that men in the 3rd (85-170 mg/day) and 4th (17

SUBMITTER: Lopez DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4412629 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature