A randomised controlled crossover trial investigating the short-term effects of different types of vegetables on vascular and metabolic function in middle-aged and older adults with mildly elevated blood pressure: the VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth (VESSEL) study protocol

A randomised controlled crossover trial investigating the short-term effects of different types of vegetables on vascular and metabolic function in middle-aged and older adults with mildly elevated blood pressure: the VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth (VESSEL) study protocol

Abstract Background A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is recommended for cardiovascular health. However, the majority of Australians do not consume the recommended number of vegetable servings each day. Furthermore, intakes of vegetables considered to have the greatest cardiovascular benefit are...

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Main Authors: Emma L. Connolly, Catherine P. Bondonno, Marc Sim, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Kevin D. Croft, Mary C. Boyce, Anthony P. James, Karin Clark, Reindolf Anokye, Nicola P. Bondonno, Richard J. Woodman, Amanda Devine, Seng Khee Gan, Carl J. Schultz, Richard F. Mithen, Joshua R. Lewis, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease
Cruciferous vegetables
Glycaemic control
Inflammation
Oxidative stress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-020-00559-3

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