CONSUMPTION OF NITRATE-RICH VEGETABLES TO REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jonathan Hodgson (Principal investigator) ,  E/Pr Lawrie Beilin ,  Prof Richard Prince ,  Prof Richard Woodman

Brief description Consumption of plant food-rich diets lowers blood pressure. However, the most important components of these diets for blood pressure lowering have not been clearly defined. An intervention study in people with elevated blood pressure will be conducted to determine if increased consumption vegetables results in lower blood pressure, and if focused advice to consume nitrate-rich vegetables (mainly green leafy vegetables) will result in greater benefit on blood pressure.

Funding Amount $AUD 603,875.65

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant