Nutritional Influences on Locomotive Syndrome

Abstract

Healthy dietary habits are important to prevent locomotive syndrome (LS). We investigated the relationship between LS and nutritional intake using community health checkup data. We included 368 participants who underwent LS staging, blood sampling, and nutritional intake assessments. Participants (163 adults < 65: 205 older adults ≥ 65) were divided into normal (N; LS stage 0) and LS (L; LS stage 1–2) groups, and blood sample data and nutritional intake were compared between groups. Among adults (N group, 71; L group, 92), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) was significantly lower, and Vitamin B1 intake was significantly higher in the L than in the N group; LDL-C, p = 0.033; Vitamin B1, 0.029. Among older adults (N group, 85; L group, 120), hemoglobin (Hb), albumin, and calcium levels were significantly lower, and sodium, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFA) were significantly higher in the L than the N group; Hb, p = 0.036; albumin, 0.030; calcium, 0.025; sodium; 0.029; MUFA; 0.047, n-6 PUFA; 0.0233). Logistic regression analysis indicated that sodium was the risk factor for the L group (exp (B) 1.001, 95% CI: 1–1.001, p = 0.032). In conclusion, salt intake was associated with LS.

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“…Mobility was assessed using a 10 m walking time test, measuring the time required for each participant to complete a 10 m straight course at their fastest pace. The participants were tested twice, and the mean time was used for analysis [ 12 ].…”

“…The LS risk was assessed based on the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) criteria using three tests: the two-step test, rise test, and 25-question geriatric motor function rating scale (GLFS-25) [ 12 ]. These tests defined the LS stages, which are classified as stages 1 and 2.…”

“…Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Anthropometric data, including height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) for each limb, were measured using BIA. An InBody 770 BIA device (Inbody Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea), which can differentiate tissues based on their electrical impedance, was used [12]. The BMI was calculated using the formula: weight (kg)/height 2 (m 2 ).…”

“…Mobility was assessed using a 10 m walking time test, measuring the time required for each participant to complete a 10 m straight course at their fastest pace. The participants were tested twice, and the mean time was used for analysis [12]. We categorized the participants who exercised at least 1 h per week as the group with exercise habits and those who did not as the group without exercise habits.…”

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