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Lead
Florida State University
With
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of 22 grams of freeze-dried blueberry intake on a daily basis for eight weeks in:
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of 22 grams of freeze-dried blueberry intake on a daily basis for eight weeks on arterial function and blood pressure in postmenopausal women with pre- and stage 1-hypertension. The specific aims of the study are:
1. To investigate the extent to which daily consumption of 22 g blueberry drink-mix reduces blood pressure in individuals with pre- and stage 1-hypertension.
2. To determine whether daily consumption of 22 g blueberry drink-mix will improve the autonomic control of blood pressure and heart rate in individuals with pre- and stage 1-hypertension.
3. To measure serum markers of oxidative stress to determine whether increased antioxidant defense is in part responsible for blueberry's vascular protective effects.
Age
45–65
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
40 women (1 to 10 years after natural menopause or bilateral oophorectomy) 45-65 years of age.
Seated blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mm Hg but ≤ 160/90 mm Hg.
You may not be if
Blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg
Taking insulin
Cardiovascular disease
Active cancer
Asthma
Glaucoma
Thyroid disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Pancreatic disease
Enrollment in a weight loss program
Heavy smokers (\>20 cigarettes per day)
Clareo Health | Blueberry Consumption Improves Vascular Function and Lowers Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women With Pre- and Stage 1-hypertension
