ArticleNutrition & metabolism2025
Exploring the impact of physical activity and micronutrients on diabetic nephropathy: a subtype-specific genetic correlation and Mendelian randomization study.
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backgroundPhysical activity and micronutrient intake, including supplementation, have individually and synergistically shown potential benefits against diabetic nephropathy (DN), yet causality remains uncertain.
methodsThis study conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) study using summary-level data from large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) involving 15 micronutrients grouped into four categories. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) represented physical activity, whereas leisure screen time (LST) served as an indicator of sedentary behavior. Data for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with DN were sourced from the FinnGen consortium. Univariable MR analyses identified causal relationships, linkage disequilibrium score (LDSC) regression evaluated genetic correlations, and multivariable MR adjusted for 18 confounders. Mediation MR analyses explored potential mediating pathways. The primary analytical methods included inverse variance weighted (IVW) and Wald ratio estimation. Statistical rigor included variant pruning, Steiger tests for directional validity, and RadialMR to mitigate pleiotropy.
resultsAfter false discovery rate correction, genetically predicted MVPA significantly reduced T1DM-associated DN risk [odds ratio (OR) = 0.294, 95% CI: 0.120-0.724, P
conclusionThis MR analysis confirms physical activity reduces DN risk in T1DM patients, partially through BMI-mediated mechanisms, and highlights vitamin E's protective potential in managing T2DM-related DN. These findings underline the clinical relevance of lifestyle modifications and dietary supplementation in DN prevention strategies.
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