Consumption of chilies, but not sweet peppers, is positively related to handgrip strength in an adult population

Wang, Hongmei; Wang, Meng; Zhang, Q.; Du, Huanmin; Yang, Xia; Liu, L.; Wang, C.; Shi, Hongbin; Guo, Xiaoyan; Liu, X.; Li, C.; Bao, Xue; Su, Qian; Gu, Yeqing; Fang, Liyun; Yang, Huijun; Yu, Fei; Sun, Shaomei; Wang, X.; Zhou, Ming; Jia, Qiyu; Zhao, Hongwei; Song, Kun; Niu, Kaijun

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“…Dietary habits was collected using a validated self-administered food frequency questionnaire that included 98 food items, with specified serving sizes described in terms of the natural portion or the standard weight and volume measurement of servings commonly consumed in general Chinese populations 32 41 42 . The FFQ included 8 frequency categories ranging from ‘almost never drink’ to ‘(≥4 servings per day’ for beverages.…”

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Relationship between grip strength and newly diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a large-scale adult population

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Fang

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Enhanced muscle strength is often related to improved insulin sensitivity and secretion, control of lipid metabolism, and increased secretion of myokines. These factors have emerged as important mechanisms involved in the development and progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), implying that muscle strength may be a useful predictor for NAFLD. We aimed to assess the relationship between grip strength (GS) and NAFLD in a large-scale adult population. GS was assessed using an electronic hand-grip dynamometer, and NAFLD was diagnosed by the liver ultrasonography. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between the quartiles of GS per body weight and the prevalence of NAFLD. After adjusting for potentially confounding factors, the odds ratios (95% confidence interval) for overall NAFLD, NAFLD with normal alanine aminotransferase levels, and NAFLD with elevated alanine aminotransferase levels across the quartiles of GS were 1.00 (reference), 0.89 (0.78, 1.01), 0.77 (0.67, 0.89), and 0.67 (0.57, 0.79); 1.00 (reference), 0.91 (0.80, 1.04), 0.79 (0.68, 0.92), and 0.72 (0.61, 0.85); 1.00 (reference), 0.77 (0.61, 0.98), 0.67 (0.51, 0.86), and 0.53 (0.40, 0.71) (all P for trend < 0.01), respectively. This is the first study shows that increased GS is independently associated with lower prevalence of NAFLD.

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Relationship between grip strength and newly diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a large-scale adult population

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Fang

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“…Reduced handgrip strength is associated with increased disability [ 7 – 9 ] and mortality [ 10 , 11 ]. In addition, handgrip strength is a powerful predictor of sarcopenia [ 12 ] and frailty [ 13 ] among elderly. In this study, handgrip strength has been evaluated as an estimate of overall muscle strength [ 5 ].…”

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Association between tooth loss and handgrip strength in a general adult population

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Zhang

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Tooth loss is a prevailing condition in China due to the high prevalence of oral diseases. Since previous studies explored the association between tooth loss and handgrip strength showed incongruous results, the aim of this study was to investigate the association between tooth loss and handgrip strength in Tianjin, China. Cross-sectional data in the present study used baseline data of Tianjin Chronic Low-grade Systemic Inflammation and Health (TCLSIH) Cohort Study during 2013-2016. Eligible adults (n = 26275) were classified into four groups depending on the number of missing teeth (excluding third molars): 0, 1-2, 3-5 and �6. Handgrip strength was measured using a handheld type dynamometer. Analysis of covariance was used to examine the relationships between tooth loss and handgrip strength and handgrip strength per body weight according to gender. After adjustment for potential confounders, the relationships existed between increasing categories of tooth loss and handgrip strength, as well as handgrip strength per weight. The data of stratified analysis showed that there was a trending association between decreased handgrip strength and fewer retained teeth both in males and females less than 60 years of age (P for trend <0.01); whereas no significant association 60 years of age or older. Moreover, loss of more than 3 teeth was significantly associated with reduced muscle strength (P <0.01). Tooth loss is independently associated with handgrip strength in Chinese adults less than 60 years of age.

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“…The occurrence of fatty liver was inversely associated with frequent consumption of spicy foods in a cross-sectional study including 9378 participants in China [52] . A population-based cross-sectional study found a positive correlation between frequency of chili consumption and muscle strength in adult males [53] . Healthy young men taking capsaicin analog supplementation produced higher maximal isometric force and delayed fatigue compared to those taking placebo [54] …”

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Beyond Thermal Sensation: Roles of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid Subfamily Member 1 and Spicy Food in Cardiometabolic Diseases

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2022

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Consumption of chilies, but not sweet peppers, is positively related to handgrip strength in an adult population

Abstract: This study reveals a positive correlation between frequency of chili consumption and muscle strength in adult males. Further studies are necessary in order to determine whether there is a causal relationship between chili consumption frequency and muscle strength.

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Relationship between grip strength and newly diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a large-scale adult population

Relationship between grip strength and newly diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a large-scale adult population

Association between tooth loss and handgrip strength in a general adult population

Beyond Thermal Sensation: Roles of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid Subfamily Member 1 and Spicy Food in Cardiometabolic Diseases

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