| Title: | Fructose intake from sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a greater risk of hyperandrogenism in women: UK Biobank cohort study |
| Journal: | European Journal of Endocrinology |
| Published: | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38291515/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1093/ejendo/lvae006 |
| URL: | https://academic.oup.com/ejendo/article-pdf/190/1/104/56481673/lvae006.pdf |
Publication 9004
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between fructose consumption and serum sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), (free) testosterone, and risk of hyperandrogenism in a population-based cohort.</p>
DESIGN: An observational and genetic association study in participants of the UK Biobank (n = 136 384 and n = 383 392, respectively).</p>
METHODS: We assessed the relationship of (1) the intake of different sources of fructose (ie, total, fruit, fruit juice, and sugar-sweetened beverages [SSBs]) and (2) rs2304681 (a missense variant in the gene encoding ketohexokinase, used as an instrument of impaired fructose metabolism), with SHBG, total and free testosterone levels, and risk of hyperandrogenism (free androgen index >4.5).</p>
RESULTS: The intake of total fructose and fructose from fruit was associated with higher serum SHBG and lower free testosterone in men and women and lower risk of hyperandrogenism in women. In contrast, fructose intake from SSB (≥10 g/day) was associated with lower SHBG in men and women and with higher free testosterone levels and risk of hyperandrogenism in women (odds ratio [OR]: 1.018; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.010; 1.026). Carriers of the rs2304681 A allele were characterized by higher circulating SHBG (both men and women), lower serum free testosterone (women), and a lower risk of biochemical hyperandrogenism (OR: 0.997, 95% CI: 0.955; 0.999; women) and acne vulgaris (OR: 0.975, 95% CI: 0.952; 0.999; men and women combined).</p>
CONCLUSIONS: The consumption of ≥10 g/day fructose from SSB, corresponding to ≥200 mL serving, is associated with a 2% higher risk of hyperandrogenism in women. These observational data are supported by our genetic data.</p>
5 Authors
- Huadong Chen
- Amée M Buziau
- Miguel E Rentería
- Pomme I H G Simons
- Martijn C G J Brouwers
1 Application
| Application ID | Title |
|---|---|
| 70941 | Interaction between a common variant in the ketohexokinase gene and fructose intake on cardiometabolic outcomes |
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