Higher plant-derived nitrate intake is associated with lower odds of frailty in a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling older women.

Eleanor HayesElsa DentOliver M ShannonLie Zhou ZhongTrent BozanichLauren C BlekkenhorstKun ZhuCatherine P BondonnoMario SiervoEmiel O HoogendijkJonathan M HodgsonRichard L PrinceJoshua R LewisMarc Sim

Published in: European journal of nutrition (2024)

Community-dwelling older women consuming low amounts of plant-derived nitrate were more likely to present with frailty. Consuming at least one daily serving (~ 75 g) of nitrate-rich green leafy vegetables may be beneficial in preventing frailty.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
nitric oxide
drinking water
physical activity
health risk assessment
body mass index
risk assessment
weight gain
human health
climate change
heavy metals