Regulatory effect of dietary nitrate on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Yingrui Zhang, Haoyang Zhang, Wei An, Dan Li, Lizheng Qin
Abstract
= 0.7). In conclusion, inorganic nitrate can mildly reduce systolic blood pressure in healthy people, but does not have a lowering effect on blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Further research is required to obtain more definitive data and prove the link between inorganic nitrate and blood pressure.
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Randomized controlled trialMeta-analysisBlood pressureNitrateMedicineChemistryInternal medicinePharmacologyFood scienceOrganic chemistryNitric Oxide and Endothelin EffectsBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesSodium Intake and Health