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Lead
Colorado State University
With
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
Age
45–65
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Aged 45-65 years
Postmenopausal women (≥ 1 years postmenopausal; natural or surgical menopause; confirmed by measurement of estradiol at a level \< 30 pg/mL and follicle-stimulating hormone at a level ≥ 30 mIU/mL)
Elevated or stage 1-HTN (confirmed as resting seated systolic blood pressure \< 120 or ≥ 139 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg using an average of 3 measurements, on 2 separate occasions - screening and baseline visits)
Ability to provide informed consent
You may not be if
Systolic blood pressure \< 120 or ≥ 139 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg
Taking \> 1 antihypertensive medication and/or taking the antihypertensive medication for \< 3 months
Hormone replacement therapy use 6 months prior to study start
Taking phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Weight change ≥ 3 kg in the past 3 months, actively trying to lose weight, or unwilling to remain weight stable throughout the study
Current smokers or history of smoking in the past 12 months
Binge and/or heavy drinker (\>3 drinks on any given occasion and/or \>7 drinks/week for women, and \>4 drinks on any given occasion and/or \>14 drinks/week for men)
Body mass index \< 18.5 or \> 40 kg/m2
Active infection or antibiotic therapy
Allergies or contraindication to study treatments, pharmacological agents, or procedures
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