Arterial hypertension (AH) has been identified as an important public health problem and considered a new epidemic with high mortality and morbidity. High blood pressure (BP) levels increase the chances of coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure (HF), stroke, chronic renal failure (CRF) and death. Beetroot powder may be an easier way to increase the availability of nitric oxide and consequently vasodilation in these patients. However, studies are needed to evaluate its benefits in patients with AH.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
50
Beetroot extract powder supplementation with 400mg of nitrate per dose in the amount of 10g per day orally will be used in the group.
The placebo will be administered as a colored and flavored isocaloric supplement composed of maltodextrin.
National Institute of Cardiology
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
RECRUITINGAssessment of blood pressure evolution
Evaluation using Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures
Time frame: 60 days
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