Effect of Nitrate-rich Fruit and Vegetable Supplement on Blood Pressure

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: High Blood Pressure, Flow Mediated Dilation

In brief

It is hypothesized that the daily supplementation of a nitrate-rich, two-ounce fruit and vegetable energy supplement (Isagenix International LLC) by healthy young adults with a would increase circulating nitrates and improve cardiovascular parameters compared to a nitrate-deficient placebo (prune juice).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03486145

Run by

Arizona State University

People needed

57

Starts

2015-11-16

Expected to finish

2016-03-30

Last updated by the study team

2018-04-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• healthy men aged 18-40y

You may not qualify if…

• hypo- or hypertension (blood pressure < 100/65 or >140/90
• cigarette use within past year
• food allergies
• specific medication use (nitroglycerin, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers),
• unwillingness to drink juice concentrates and follow study restrictions.

Where it is running

• Arizona State University — Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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