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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dietary micronutrients are implicated in constipation, yet vitamin B6's role remains understudied.
  • Chronic constipation affects a significant portion of the adult population.
  • Understanding nutrient-specific associations is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between dietary vitamin B6 intake and chronic constipation.
  • To analyze data from adult participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 2009-2010 NHANES data, including 24-hour dietary recalls.
  • Employed logistic regression, subgroup analyses, and interaction tests.
  • Included 3,643 adult participants, with 270 experiencing chronic constipation.

Main Results:

  • Increased dietary vitamin B6 intake showed a significant inverse association with constipation (OR=0.78, p<0.05).
  • The third tertile of vitamin B6 intake was linked to lower constipation odds compared to the first tertile (OR=0.85, p<0.05).
  • A significant negative association was observed in males and alcohol drinkers (p<0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Dietary vitamin B6 consumption is inversely related to the prevalence of chronic constipation.
  • Further prospective studies are warranted to confirm the long-term effects of vitamin B6 on constipation.