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- The study aimed to explore how certain micronutrients (like vitamins A, C, D, E, and carotenoids) might be linked to the risk of developing myopia (nearsightedness) in adolescents.
- It analyzed data from 1,620 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), focusing on the relationship between these micronutrients and myopia using statistical methods.
- Results showed that only cis-β-carotene was significantly associated with a higher risk of myopia and high myopia, indicating a need for further research on its effects on eye health.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the associations between circulating micronutrients (vitamins A, C, D, E, and carotenoids) and the risk of myopia.
Methods: A total of 1,620 adolescents from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were included. Logistic regression was used to analyze the associations of micronutrients with myopia and high myopia. Restricted cubic spline analysis was employed to assess the potential nonlinear relationships.
Results: Among the 1,620 adolescents, 549 were diagnosed with myopia. After adjusting for multiple covariates, only cis--carotene was significantly associated with the risk of myopia (OR 1.19, 95% CI 1.03-1.39) and high myopia (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.03-2.03). No significant associations were found between vitamins A, D, E, C, -carotene, trans--carotene, lutein zeaxanthin, and myopia. No nonlinear relationships were observed between any of the micronutrients and myopia.
Conclusion: Cis-β-carotene is significantly associated with an increased risk of myopia and high myopia. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms and potential impact of cis--carotene on ocular health.
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