ArticleBMC public health2021
The relation between dietary phytochemical index and metabolic syndrome and its components in a large sample of Iranian adults: a population-based study.
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Abstract
backgroundDespite the protective effects of foods being rich in phytochemicals against chronic diseases, this issue is still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components.
methodsThis cross-sectional study focused on adults aged between 20 and 70years. The dietary intake was assessed using a validated and reliable food frequency questionnaire. DPI was calculated based on dietary energy, derived from phytochemical-rich food sources (kcal) per total daily energy intake (kcal). The odds ratio of MetS and its components were assessed across DPI quartiles by logistic regression models.
resultsAfter adjustment for all potential confounders, the risk of MetS (OR: 0.63, 95% CI = 0.41-0.96) and elevated blood pressure (OR: 0.62, 95% CI = 0.40-0.96) in the second category of DPI decreased significantly as compared to that in the first category. Subjects in the second and fourth quartiles of DPI with adjusting for age, sex and total energy intake revealed 30 and 25% lower risk of abdominal obesity, respectively. After full adjustment for confounders, the analysis stratified by sex showed women in the highest quartile of DPI had 59% lower risk of MetS (OR: 0.41, 95% CI = 0.22-0.76) as compared to those in the lowest quartile of DPI.
conclusionsGreater adherence to phytochemical-rich diet could reduce odds of MetS and some components, especially in women. Further studies with intervention approaches are recommended.
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