Association of caffeine intake with erectile dysfunction among men with and without diabetes in NHANES 2001–2004.

Abstract

<p>^†Adjusted for age, vigorous and moderate physical activity, smoking status, education, race/ethnicity, obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²), total water intake (plain and tap), total energy (continuous), alcohol (continuous). Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals. <i>P</i>_<i>trend</i><i>= 0</i>.<i>57 and P</i>_{<i>interaction</i>}<i>= 0</i>.<i>65</i>. ^*Erectile dysfunction was defined as “sometimes” or “never” able to maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse. ^‡ Approximately 170–375 mg/day of caffeine intake is equivalent to 2–3 cups of coffee. ^aDiabetes = fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dl, self-reported diagnosis, or medication treatment.</p