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ArticlePloS one2025

Association between dietary B vitamins intake and age-specific blood pressure: A cross-sectional study in American adults.

Xianfeng Li, Zhiqiang Nie, Fumei Zheng, Yuandi Lei, Shuqi Chen, Shan Liu

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Xianfeng LiLonggang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Affiliated Shenzhen Women and Children's Hospital (Longgang) of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China.
Zhiqiang NieHypertension Research Laboratory, Global Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Fumei ZhengShenzhen Longgang District Sixth People's Hospital, Yicheng Scenic Community Health Service Center, Shenzhen, China.
Yuandi LeiLonggang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Affiliated Shenzhen Women and Children's Hospital (Longgang) of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China.
Shuqi ChenSchool of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Shan LiuLonggang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Affiliated Shenzhen Women and Children's Hospital (Longgang) of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6981-9731

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objectiveTo explore the relationship between B vitamins and blood pressure across distinct age groups.

methodsWe analyzed 3654 participants aged ≥20 years after excluding pregnant/lactating individuals and those with incomplete data. B-vitamin intake was calculated from two 24-hour dietary recalls and supplement surveys. Exposure variables included 7 kinds of B vitamins intake, while outcomes comprised hypertension prevalence, systolic and diastolic pressure. The covariates include basic demographics, lifestyle factors, chronic Comorbidities, and nutrient intake. Based on the cross-sectional study, the statistical analyses incorporated NHANES sampling weights. Weighted logistic regression evaluated hypertension association, while linear regression assessed systolic/diastolic pressure differences. RCS model explored nonlinear dose-response relationships.

resultsWeighted logistic regression and RCS model revealed age-specific and nonlinear characteristics in the b vitamin-blood pressure relationship. Vitamin B1 was negatively correlated with hypertension in ≥60 years old (Q4: Q1 OR (95%CI) =0.27 (0.08, 0.91)). Vitamin B2 was negatively correlated with hypertension in total population at Q4 (OR (95%CI) =0.39 (0.15, 0.99)), and in aged 40-59 years, OR (95%CI) =0.52 (0.33, 0.83). Choline was positively correlated with hypertension in the total population (OR (95%CI) =1.30 (1.08, 1.58)) but negatively correlated with ≥60 years old (OR (95%CI = 0.73 (0.56, 0.95)). Vitamin B12 shown positive associations with hypertension in the total population, 20-39 years old and ≥60 years old OR (95%CI) =1.39 (1.13, 1.71), 1.82 (1.23, 2.69), and 1.63 (1.04, 2.54), respectively. For diastolic pressure, vitamin B1, B2, niacin, B6, and folate displayed significant negative associations in the total population and ≥60 years old. Vitamin B2 was also negatively associated in 40-59 years old. Vitamin B12 exhibited a negative association with diastolic pressure in ≥60 years old. Weight RCS analysis revealed the linear or nonlinear relationships between specific B vitamins and hypertension and systolic/diastolic pressure, with age stratification improving the discernment of these associations.

conclusionsAssociations between B vitamins intake and hypertension/blood pressure exhibited age-dependent variations. Age-specific considerations are essential for optimizing B vitamins supplementation or restriction.

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Blood PressureHypertensionVitamin B ComplexAdultAgedAge FactorsCross-Sectional StudiesDietary SupplementsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutrition SurveysUnited StatesYoung AdultVitamin B Complex

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