Effect of moderate walnut consumption on lipid profile; arterial stiffness and platelet activation in humans.
Background/Objectives: A large intake of walnuts may improve lipid profile and endothelial function. The effect of moderate walnut consumption is not known. We investigated whether a moderate intake of walnuts would affect lipid profile; arterial stiffness and platelet activation in healthy volunteers. Subjects/Methods: A total of 30 healthy males were recruited into a single-blind randomized […]
Effects of Protein; Monounsaturated Fat; and Carbohydrate Intake on Blood Pressure and Serum Lipids: Results of the OmniHeart Randomized Trial
Context Reduced intake of saturated fat is widely recommended for prevention of cardiovascular disease. The type of macronutrient that should replace saturated fat remains uncertain. Objective To compare the effects of 3 healthful diets; each with reduced saturated fat intake; on blood pressure and serum lipids. Design; Setting; and Participants Randomized; 3-period; crossover feeding study […]
The DASH diet; sodium intake and blood pressure trial (DASH-sodium): rationale and design
The DASH Diet; Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure Trial (DASH-Sodium) is a multicenter; randomized trial comparing the effects of 3 levels of sodium intake and 2 dietary patterns on blood pressure among adults with higher than optimal blood pressure or with stage 1 hypertension (120-159/80-95 mm Hg). The 2 dietary patterns are a control diet […]
Effects on blood pressure of reduced dietary sodium and the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet
BACKGROUND: The effect of dietary composition on blood pressure is a subject of public health importance. We studied the effect of different levels of dietary sodium; in conjunction with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet; which is rich in vegetables; fruits; and low-fat dairy products; in persons with and in those without hypertension. […]