Association between Legume Consumption and Risk of Hypertension in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Norfolk Cohort

Association between Legume Consumption and Risk of Hypertension in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Norfolk Cohort

Hypertension is a significant and preventable cardiovascular disease risk factor. Growing evidence suggests legumes have blood-pressure (BP) lowering properties. However, there is little population-based research on legume intake and hypertension risk in Western populations. The objective was to inv...

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Main Authors: Michael Hartley, Claire L. Fyfe, Nicholas J. Wareham, Kay-Tee Khaw, Alexandra M. Johnstone, Phyo K. Myint
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
legumes
hypertension
blood pressure
plant-based
protein
cardiovascular disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/16/3363

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