Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with handgrip strength in postmenopausal women

This study aimed to assess the possible association of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) with muscle strength and body composition. The cross-sectional study evaluated 112 postmenopausal women (aged 41-71 years). Fasting blood samples were obtained for biochemical/hormonal assessment. The Med...

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Published in:Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society 2024-08, Vol.27 (4), p.1-388
Main Authors: Lampropoulou, Virginia, Karagkouni, Ilianna, Armeni, Eleni, Chatzivasileiou, Panagiota, Chedraui, Peter, Kontou, Loraina, Augoulea, Areti, Kaparos, George, Panoskaltsis, Theodoros, Alexandrou, Andreas, Lambrinoudaki, Irene
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Language:English
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Body composition
Muscle strength
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Summary:This study aimed to assess the possible association of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) with muscle strength and body composition. The cross-sectional study evaluated 112 postmenopausal women (aged 41-71 years). Fasting blood samples were obtained for biochemical/hormonal assessment. The Mediterranean Dietary Score (MedDietScore) was calculated and used to stratify adherence by tertiles (low [T1], moderate [T2] or high [T3]). Handgrip strength (HGS) was measured by dynamometry and body composition with dual-X-ray absorptiometry. Women with low-moderate MedDietScore (T1/T2) had lower HGS values than those with higher scores (19.5 ± 4.9 kg vs. 21.9 ± 3.9 kg,  = 0.023). A linear stepwise increase of HGS values per MedDietScore tertile was found (T1 vs. T2 vs. T3: 18.4 ± 4.4 kg vs. 20.6 ± 5.2 kg vs. 21.9 ± 3.9 kg, ANOVA -value for linear trend = 0.009, ANCOVA -value = 0.026). Multivariable models confirmed that HGS values were independently associated with the MedDietScore ( -coefficient = 0.266,  = 0.010). Lean mass values were associated with the MedDietScore ( -coefficient = 0.205,  = 0.040). All models were adjusted for age and cardiometabolic risk factors. The data suggest that the higher the adherence to the MD, the better the muscle strength and lean mass in postmenopausal women. Prospective studies are required to evaluate the significance of these observations in cardiovascular prevention strategies at midlife.
ISSN:1369-7137
1473-0804
1473-0804
DOI:10.1080/13697137.2024.2368484