Cardiovascular Disease - Hypertension

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Q: What dietary patterns may affect blood pressure in individuals with or at risk for hypertension?

Last Updated: 2023-02-09
Q: Are diets higher in total dietary fibre (including whole grains, cereals, vegetables, fruit and legume/pulse fibre) recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?

Last Updated: 2024-12-03
Q: What is the effect of micronutrient and other dietary supplements (e.g. nutraceuticals, herbs) on blood pressure in adults with and without hypertension?

Last Updated: 2022-12-02
Q: Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults?

Last Updated: 2024-12-04
Q: What is the effect of caffeine and dietary sources of caffeine on blood pressure?

Last Updated: 2022-08-15

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