Blood pressure regulation and vegetarian diets.
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Hypertension affects approximately 50 million individuals in the United States and approximately 1 billion worldwide. Although heredity plays a role in blood pressure variability, diet and lifestyle exert considerable influence in blood pressure regulation. This report reviews the evidence of the relationship between a vegetarian diet and blood pressure regulation and presents data as to the putative mechanisms of action.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nutrition reviews
دوره 63 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005