The effect of dietary micronutrient intake on abdominal aortic calcification: a study protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: BMJ open Vol. 15; no. 5; p. e096551
• Main Authors: Tsegay, Etsay Weldekidan, Hailu, Nigus Alemu, Mengesha, Meresa Berwo, Gufue, Zenawi Hagos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England British Medical Journal Publishing Group 23.05.2025; BMJ Publishing Group LTD; BMJ Publishing Group
• Subjects: Abdomen; Aorta, Abdominal - pathology; Aortic Diseases; Calcification; Cardiovascular Disease; Cohort analysis; Coronary vessels; Cross-sectional studies; Diet; Drug Therapy; GERIATRIC MEDICINE; Humans; Information sources; Medical imaging; Medical Subject Headings-MeSH; Meta-analysis; Meta-Analysis as Topic; Micronutrients - administration & dosage; NUTRITION & DIETETICS; Nutrition research; Nutritional support; Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Potassium; Protocol; Research Design; Search strategies; Selenium; Systematic review; Systematic Reviews as Topic; Vascular Calcification - prevention & control; Vitamin C; Cardiovascular Disease; NUTRITION & DIETETICS; Drug Therapy; GERIATRIC MEDICINE; Nutritional support

IntroductionHealthy dietary choices have an important role in preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Increasing evidence suggests micronutrient intake (essential minerals and vitamins) is associated with abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), which is an advanced marker of...