Study Shows Fruits And Veggies Lower Blood Pressure
In a recent scientific investigation conducted at the University of Oxford in the UK, 700 adults participated in a research study to see if fruit and vegetable intake had an effect on nutrient levels in the body. Individuals in the group were assigned to two groups: those who follow their regular diet and those that were told to eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables daily. Over the next 6 months, levels of vitamin C, lutein, potassium and beta-carotene increased in the group of adults encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables in their diet. In addition to the increased elevation of these nutrients, there were also no changes in body weight or cholesterol levels. There was, however, a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For more information go to
Source: The Lancet, May 28, 2002.
In a recent scientific investigation conducted at the University of Oxford in the UK, 700 adults participated in a research study to see if fruit and vegetable intake had an effect on nutrient levels in the body. Individuals in the group were assigned to two groups: those who follow their regular diet and those that were told to eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables daily. Over the next 6 months, levels of vitamin C, lutein, potassium and beta-carotene increased in the group of adults encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables in their diet. In addition to the increased elevation of these nutrients, there were also no changes in body weight or cholesterol levels. There was, however, a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For more information go to
Source: The Lancet, May 28, 2002.