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A multivariate analysis of serum nutrient levels and lung function.

Tricia M McKeever1, Sarah A Lewis, Henriette A Smit

  • 1Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. Tricia.McKeever@nottingham.ac.uk

Respiratory Research
|October 1, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Higher serum levels of antioxidant vitamins and selenium are linked to better lung function (FEV1). This study highlights the importance of specific nutrients for respiratory health and suggests further research into novel associations.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Evidence suggests dietary nutrient intake impacts lung function, but less is known about serum nutrient levels.
  • Objective measures of serum nutrients and their association with lung function require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively examine the independent associations between serum nutrient markers and lung function.
  • To investigate the relationship between 21 serum nutrient markers and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the US Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
  • Conducted a population-based cross-sectional study analyzing 21 serum markers and FEV1.
  • Adjusted for potential confounding factors using systematic analytical approaches.

Main Results:

  • Higher serum levels of antioxidant vitamins (A, beta-cryptoxanthin, C, E), selenium, calcium, chloride, and iron were independently associated with higher FEV1.
  • Elevated serum potassium and sodium concentrations were linked to lower FEV1.
  • Mutually adjusted models revealed significant independent associations.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining higher serum concentrations of antioxidant vitamins and selenium may benefit lung health.
  • Novel associations between serum nutrients and lung function warrant further investigation.
  • This study provides objective evidence on nutrient-lung function relationships.