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ArticleNutrients2023

The Relationship between Dietary Calcium and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Yuan-Yuei Chen, Ying-Jen Chen

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Article in Nutrients, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Yuan-Yuei ChenDepartment of Pathology, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-3147-2559
Ying-Jen ChenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-0088-7540

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMineral element supplements are widely used in the older adult population. However, little is known of their impact on the progression of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). The aim of this study was to examine the association between dietary micronutrients and ARMD in older adults.

methodsWe enrolled 5227 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2005-2008) in this cross-sectional study. ARMD was evaluated using an ophthalmic digital imaging system and digital camera. Mineral element consumption was collected using a 24-hour dietary recall. The association between mineral element use and the presence of ARMD was determined by multivariable logistic regression.

resultsAfter adjusting for relevant variables, dietary calcium was negatively associated with ARMD (OR: 680, 95%CI: 0.482-0.960). In contrast to dietary form, serum concentration of calcium was not associated with ARMD. Moreover, increased dietary calcium was associated with reduced ARMD (OR: 0.684, 95%CI: 0.468-1.000).

conclusionA lower consumption of dietary calcium was significantly associated with a higher risk of ARMD. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to explore these findings.

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Calcium, DietaryMacular DegenerationAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMineralsNutrition SurveysCalcium, DietaryMineralsage-related macular degenerationcalciummineral elements

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