Antioxidant diet may be beneficial for low back pain patients.
Approximately 37% of adults worldwide experience low back pain, which poses a significant economic burden on both individuals and society. According to the 2017 Global Burden of Disease Study, low back pain was the leading cause of productivity loss and the top contributor to years lived with disability in 126 countries. Oxidative stress is considered a crucial element in the intricate pathophysiological process and pathogenic mechanism of low back pain.
A recent study published in BMC Public Health found an inverse association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and low back pain prevalence, with gender differences influencing this association. The researchers recommended that antioxidants be studied in the dietary pattern and that caution be taken when interpreting the effects of individual antioxidant ingredients.
Adjusting dietary patterns can increase antioxidant biomarkers within the body, thereby reducing oxidative stress. CDAI is a reliable method for evaluating the dietary antioxidant capacity of daily diets.
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