Fig. 2

Multivariable adjusted cubic spline models for the association between essential amino acids intake and HRs for all-cause mortality (A) and CVD mortality (B); and for the association between non-essential amino acids intake and hazard ratios for all-cause mortality (C), CVD mortality (D), and other cause of mortality (D). Solid lines demonstrate estimates of HRs, while dashed lines demonstrate 95% confidence intervals. Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; CVD, cardiovascular disease; HR, hazard ratio