Fig. 5

Multivariate Cox regression derived HRs and 95% CIs for all-cause mortality by amino acids intake which were categorized according to age. Multivariable models were adjusted for sex, intake of energy, BMI, cigarette smoking, opium use, diabetes, hypertension, alcohol use, wealth index, education, physical activity, total lipid intake, and total protein intake.*Indicate significant effect (P-value < 0.05). Abbreviations: BCAA, branched-chain amino acids; AAAs, aromatic amino acids; SAAs, sulfur-containing amino acids; AAAs aromatic amino acids; CI, confidence interval; HR, hazard ratio; Q, quintile; Ref, reference