Table 5 Multivariate regression analysis of biochemical and dietary factors, sex and age data associated with MPOD
β (SE) | p | 95%CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total sample | |||
Constant | 0.413 (0.036) | 0.000 | 0.342, 0.485 |
Age | - 0.094 (0.023) | 0.000 | - 0.139, −0.048 |
Lutein (serum) | 0.008 (0.003) | 0.013 | 0.002, 0.014 |
Older group (45–65 y) | |||
Constant | 0.246 (0.058) | 0.000 | 0.131, 0.361 |
Sex | - 0.086 (0.027) | 0.002 | - 0.139, −0.032 |
Lutein + zeaxanthin/cholesterol + triglycerides | 1.165 (0.491) | 0.020 | 0.191, 2.140 |