New Study Finds High Fruit and Vegetable Intake Reduces Risk of Hypertension

Randomized Control Trial Conducted Over Five Years

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine has found that a high intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of hypertension. The study, which was a randomized control trial conducted over five years, involved 153 patients with hypertension who were divided into three groups. The first group received a high intake of fruits and vegetables, the second group received a moderate intake of fruits and vegetables, and the third group received a low intake of fruits and vegetables.

Results: High Fruit and Vegetable Intake Linked to Reduced Hypertension Risk

The results of the study showed that the group that received a high intake of fruits and vegetables had a significantly reduced risk of hypertension compared to the other two groups. The group that received a moderate intake of fruits and vegetables also had a reduced risk of hypertension, but the difference was not as significant as the group that received a high intake of fruits and vegetables.

This study provides further evidence to support the recommendation that people consume a high intake of fruits and vegetables to reduce their risk of hypertension.