Ruyi Zhang, Zemin Ni, Muhong Wei, Yuan Cui, Haolong Zhou, Dongsheng Di, Qi Wang
OBJECTIVE: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass, reduced bone strength, and increased fracture risk. We aimed to investigate the association between combined dietary antioxidant intake and the likelihood of osteoporosis in premenopausal and postmenopausal women, based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. METHODS: Nutrient intake data were obtained using two 24-hour recalls. Composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), which refers to the intake amounts of β-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, copper, and iron, was then constructed...
March 21, 2023: Menopause: the Journal of the North American Menopause Society