Dietary Antioxidants and Urge Urinary Incontinence in Men
Author Information
Author(s): Jin Xuefeng, Tong Wenhui, Sun Li, Lu Sujue, Xu Tiantian, Sun Pan, Liu Yan, Li Hangxu
Primary Institution: Medical College of Jinzhou Medical University
Hypothesis
This study investigates the relationship between the prevalence of urge urinary incontinence (UUI) and the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) in men.
Conclusion
The study found a negative correlation between CDAI and UUI incidence in men with low CDAI levels, suggesting dietary changes could help prevent UUI.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed data from 7,735 participants, finding that those with lower CDAI had a higher prevalence of UUI.
- Subgroup analyses indicated significant interactions for race after propensity score matching.
- The negative correlation between zinc intake and UUI was more pronounced in populations with low antioxidant diets.
Takeaway
Eating foods rich in antioxidants may help men who have trouble controlling their urine, especially if they don't eat many antioxidants now.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011 to 2018, analyzing the relationship between CDAI and UUI using various statistical methods.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from self-reported dietary data and unmeasured confounding factors.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, which limits the ability to establish causality, and dietary data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
The study included 7,735 men, with a focus on those aged 20 and older, primarily from diverse racial and educational backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.043
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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