Antihypertensive and Vascular Benefits of Blueberries in Postmenopausal Women

Summary

Hypertension (HTN) is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and the causes are multifactorial but are partly due to endothelial dysfunction, which results in decreased vasodilation and increased vasoconstriction. This article discusses the addition of blueberries to diets in order to arterial stiffness and decrease blood pressure.

  • nutrition clinical trials
  • hypertensive disease
  • nutrition physiology
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