Effects of L-Citrulline Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Postmenopausal Women

Effects of L-Citrulline Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Postmenopausal Women

Aging and menopause are associated with decreased nitric oxide bioavailability due to reduced L-arginine (L-ARG) levels contributing to endothelial dysfunction (ED). ED precedes arterial stiffness and hypertension development, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study investigated t...

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Main Authors: Arun Maharaj, Stephen M. Fischer, Katherine N. Dillon, Yejin Kang, Mauricio A. Martinez, Arturo Figueroa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
citrulline
endothelial function
arterial stiffness
aortic blood pressure
hypertension
postmenopausal women
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/20/4396

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