The Effect of Kiwi on Blood Pressure, Endothelial Function, Antioxidant Capacity and Gene Expression in Mildly Hypertensive Subjects

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2009
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the intake of kiwi fruits will reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to intake of apples. The investigators hypothesize that the increased intake lutein or other components in the kiwi fruit will enhance nitric oxide bioavailability and lead to vascular relaxation.
Epistemonikos ID: 29243ba835779cbcbc5d3d3ff724066c64bfc33d
First added on: May 05, 2024