Key result
Higher omega-3 intake and physical activity are linked to lower peripheral artery stiffness.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease incidence begins to increase in middle-aged adults, prompting investigation into arterial stiffness index, physical activity, and food and nutrient intake in this population.
Do physical activity levels and nutrient intake correlate with arterial stiffness in middle-aged adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=106)
No
Do physical activity levels and nutrient intake correlate with arterial stiffness in middle-aged adults?
Effect estimate: r = 0.218
p-value: p=<0.05
Higher intake of polyunsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids, along with increased vigorous physical activity in men and reduced sedentary time in women, are associated with lower peripheral arterial stiffness in middle-aged adults.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate arterial stiffness index, physical activity, and food and nutrient intake in middle-aged adults over 40 years when the incidence of cardiovascular disease begins to increase. Methods: This study included 106 subjects (48 males and 58 females) aged between 40 and 64 years. The arterial stiffness index (brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity [baPWV], and ankle-brachial index [ABI]) were measured using a blood pressure pulse wave testing device. Physical activity was assessed using the Korean version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, and food and nutrient intake was calculated using the Food Frequency Questionnaire. Results: = 0.218, respectively). Conclusions: High MVPA (in males), low sedentary behavior (in females), and PUFA and ω-3 fatty acid intake through fish consumption may be associated with low peripheral artery stiffness. Therefore, arteriosclerosis can be prevented through physical activity and proper dietary therapy.
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Kim et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Arterial stiffness (n=106). Physical activity and dietary intake (PUFA, omega-3 fatty acids) vs. Lower physical activity and lower dietary intake was evaluated on Ankle-brachial index (ABI) correlation with omega-3 fatty acids (r = 0.218, p=<0.05). Higher intake of polyunsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as higher physical activity, were significantly associated with lower peripheral artery stiffness in middle-aged adults.
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