Key result
≥3 daily servings of fruits and vegetables linked to ~18% lower PAD odds.
Why the study?
The association between fruit and vegetable consumption and peripheral artery disease (PAD) is less certain compared to coronary heart disease and stroke.
Does daily consumption of ≥3 servings of fruit and vegetables reduce the prevalence of peripheral artery disease in a community sample?
Cross-Sectional (n=3,696,778)
Yes
Does daily consumption of ≥3 servings of fruit and vegetables reduce the prevalence of peripheral artery disease in a community sample?
Odds Ratio: 0.82
Higher frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a lower prevalence of peripheral artery disease, particularly among current or former smokers.
F&V intake was associated with lower PAD prevalence; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
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Heffron et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Peripheral artery disease (n=3,696,778). Fruit and vegetable consumption (≥3 servings daily) vs. Less than monthly consumption was evaluated on Presence of PAD (ankle brachial index ≤0.9) (18% lower odds). Daily intake of ≥3 servings of fruits and vegetables was associated with an 18% lower odds of prevalent peripheral artery disease compared to less than monthly consumption.
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