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ArticleEuropean journal of nutrition2026

Association of midlife macronutrient and mineral intake with subjective cognitive complaints in a prospective cohort of women.

Xiaoying Zheng, Winston Qin, Fen Wu, Karen L Koenig, Yelena Afanasyeva, Anne Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, Yu Chen

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Xiaoying Zheng *NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Winston Qin *Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
Fen WuDivision of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
Karen L KoenigDivision of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
Yelena AfanasyevaDivision of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
Anne Zeleniuch-JacquotteDivision of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
Yu ChenNYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. yu.chen@nyulangone.org.

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The NYU Women's Health StudyU01CA182934 · NCI · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI CHEN, YU · 2020 to 2023
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NIH HHS U01 CA182934
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Abstract

purposeFew studies have examined the association between dietary nutrients and subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs), which are potential predictors of Alzheimer's disease-related dementia (ADRD). We aimed to examine the association of midlife intake of macronutrients, as well as of a few other nutrients, with SCC development.

methodsWe included 5119 participants who responded to the 2018 or 2020 follow-up questionnaire of the New York University Women's Health Study. Dietary data were collected using a validated self-administered Block food frequency questionnaire, and nutrient intake were calculated using food lists and food composition tables. SCCs were assessed using a standardized questionnaire.

resultsDietary intakes of fiber, carbohydrates, and potassium were inversely associated with having ≥ 2 SCC (p-trend = 0.0047, 0.026, and 0.0015, respectively), whereas higher intakes of total fat and saturated fat, as well as a higher ratio of fat to carbohydrates, were positively associated with ≥ 2 SCCs (p-trend = < 0.0001, 0.0015, and 0.0025, respectively). The positive associations of total fat intake and the log-ratio of fat to carbohydrates with ≥ 2 SCCs remained significant after controlling for other nutrients (p-trend = 0.008 and 0.036, respectively). The association between total fat intake and SCCs was stronger among participants with lower caloric intake (< median = 1430 kcal) compared with those consuming higher intake (≥ 1430 kcal) (p-value for interaction = 0.0049). The associations did not differ appreciably by other factors.

conclusionWe observed a positive association between midlife dietary fat intakes and SCCs in later life in a cohort of women.

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DietMineralsNutrientsAgedDietary CarbohydratesDietary FatsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesDietary CarbohydratesDietary FatsMineralsAlzheimer’s disease-related dementia (ADRD)Cognitive impairmentDietary total fat intakeMacronutrientsSubjective cognitive complaints (SCC)

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