The impact of vitamin E, vitamin B6, and niacin intake on cataract incidence based on NHANES 2005-2008 data
The outcomes indicate that elevated consumption of vitamin B6 and niacin, in conjunction with regular vitamin E intake, may have the potential to delay or prevent cataract genesis. These results suggest a novel nutritional strategy for cataract prevention and management, advocating that focused nutrient supplementation could be instrumental in preserving eye health and reducing the risk of cataracts. Further research is recommended to validate these findings and establish optimal dosages for maximum benefit.
Authors
- Shi‐Nan Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6992-9059)
- Zhijie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1276-787X)
- Siqi Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0610-8809)
- Nuo Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9538-6158)
- Xiang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3925-5878)
- Guo-Bin Zhuang
Institutions
- Jiangsu University (CN)
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Xiamen University (CN)
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Xiamen Blood Center (CN)
- Zhenjiang College
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2024-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1406147
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Connexins and lens biology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.94
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province