Effect of fruit and vegetable concentrates on endothelial function in metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Dehydrated fruit and vegetable concentrates provide an accessible form of phytonutrient supplementation that may offer cardioprotective effects. This study assessed the effects of two blends of encapsulated juice powder concentrates (with and without added berry powders) on endothelial function in persons with metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Methods

Randomized, double blind, placebo controlled crossover clinical trial with three treatment arms. 64 adults with metabolic syndrome were enrolled and received 8-week sequences of each blend of the concentrates and placebo. The primary outcome measure was change in endothelial function (assessed as flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery) 2 hr after

SUBMITTER: Ali A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3135513 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature