Abstract
IMPORTANCE There is growing interest in the role of nutrition in the pathogenesis and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the associations between nutrients, individually and in groups, and ALS function and respiratory function at diagnosis. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A cross-sectional baseline analysis of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Multicenter Cohort Study of Oxidative Stress study was conducted from March 14, 2008, to February 27, 2013, at 16 ALS clinics throughout the United States among 302 patients with ALS symptom duration of 18 months or less. EXPOSURES Nutrient intake, measured using a modified Block Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis function, measured using the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R), and respiratory function, measured using percentage of predicted forced vital capacity (FVC). RESULTS Baseline data were available on 302 patients with ALS (median age, 63.2 years [interquartile range, 55.5-68.0 years]; 178 men and 124 women). Regression analysis of nutrients found that higher intakes of antioxidants and carotenes from vegetables were associated with higher ALSFRS-R scores or percentage FVC. Empirically weighted indices using the weighted quantile sum regression method of "good" micronutrients and "good" food groups were positively associated with ALSFRS-R scores (β [SE], 2.7 [0.69] and 2.9 [0.9], respectively) and percentage FVC (β [SE], 12.1 [2.8] and 11.5 [3.4], respectively) (all P < .001). Positive and significant associations with ALSFRS-R scores (β [SE], 1.5 [0.61]; P = .02) and percentage FVC (β [SE], 5.2 [2.2]; P = .02) for selected vitamins were found in exploratory analyses. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Antioxidants, carotenes, fruits, and vegetableswere associated with higher ALS function at baseline by regression of nutrient indices and weighted quantile sum regression analysis.We also demonstrated the usefulness of the weighted quantile sum regression method in the evaluation of diet. Those responsible for nutritional care of the patient with ALS should consider promoting fruit and vegetable intake since they are high in antioxidants and carotenes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1425-1432 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | JAMA Neurology |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Grant R01ES016348 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, funded the entire study and the Muscular Dystrophy Association funded an earlier study that was incorporated into the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Multicenter Cohort Study of Oxidative Stress. Muscular Dystrophy Association Wings Over Wall Street, The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation, and Ride for Life also supported part of the study
Funding
Grant R01ES016348 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, funded the entire study and the Muscular Dystrophy Association funded an earlier study that was incorporated into the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Multicenter Cohort Study of Oxidative Stress. Muscular Dystrophy Association Wings Over Wall Street, The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation, and Ride for Life also supported part of the study
Funders | Funder number |
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) | |
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | P30ES023515, R01ES016348 |
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | |
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology