Nutritional Supplements for the Treatment of Hypertension: A Practical Guide for Clinicians.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review clinical evidence and mechanisms of action for beetroot and other nutraceuticals in managing hypertension.
Results Summary
The abstract highlights beetroot as having significant attention for its blood pressure-lowering properties, but specific results or effect sizes are not detailed. The study suggests beetroot may be effective, but further clinical evidence is needed.
Population
Patients with hypertension interested in nutraceutical therapies.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flavonoids | decrease | blood pressure | - | - | blood pressure lowering properties | #1 |
beetroot | decrease | blood pressure | - | - | blood pressure lowering properties | #2 |
garlic | decrease | blood pressure | - | - | blood pressure lowering properties | #3 |
unsaturated fats | decrease | blood pressure | - | - | blood pressure lowering properties | #4 |
Nutraceuticals are dietary components with pharmacologic properties that can be used to treat various disease states. There is growing interest among patients in the use of nutraceuticals for the management of hypertension; as such, it is important that clinicians are prepared to engage in meaningful discussions with their patients about these substances. Flavonoids, beetroot, garlic, and unsaturated fats have garnered significant attention for their blood pressure lowering properties. We review the clinical evidence and reported mechanisms of action for these substances in an attempt to offer a practical guide for clinicians to engage with patients who are highly motivated to seek out nutraceutical therapies to manage their hypertension.