Nutritional Supplements on Blood Pressure 2008
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 20 - 70 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2008 |
| End Date: | July 2009 |
| Contact: | John Zhang, MD PhD |
| Email: | john.zhang@logan.edu |
| Phone: | 636 230 1920 |
Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability
Three different supplements will be used in the study (fruits and vegetable powders, whey
protein and calcium) for patients with hypertension. The null hypothesis was that the
supplements had no effects on participants' blood pressure.
protein and calcium) for patients with hypertension. The null hypothesis was that the
supplements had no effects on participants' blood pressure.
Hypertensive participants will be randomly assigned into three groups. The first group of
participants will take the fruits and vegetable powders mixed with water. The second group
takes whey protein and the third group takes calcium pills. Blood pressure and heart rate
variability will be measured every two weeks for three months.
participants will take the fruits and vegetable powders mixed with water. The second group
takes whey protein and the third group takes calcium pills. Blood pressure and heart rate
variability will be measured every two weeks for three months.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 20-70
- Hypertensive male and female subjects.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe cardiovascular and renal conditions.
- Pregnancies and taking medications.
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