Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Nutrition Journal

Publisher

Springer Nature

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

RAS ID

31706

Grant Number

NHMRC Number : 1116973, 1172987, 1107474

Comments

Connolly, E. L., Bondonno, C. P., Sim, M., Radavelli-Bagatini, S., Croft, K. D., Boyce, M. C., ... & Woodman, R. J. (2020). A randomised controlled crossover trial investigating the short-term effects of different types of vegetables on vascular and metabolic function in middle-aged and older adults with mildly elevated blood pressure: the VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth (VESSEL) study protocol. Nutrition Journal, 19, 1-11.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12937-020-00559-3

Abstract

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is recommended for cardiovascular health. However, the majority of Australians do not consume the recommended number of vegetable servings each day. Furthermore, intakes of vegetables considered to have the greatest cardiovascular benefit are often very low. Results from prospective observational studies indicate that a higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower) is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk. This may be due to the presence of specific nutrients and bioactive compounds found almost exclusively, or at relatively high levels, in cruciferous vegetables. Therefore, the aim of this randomised controlled crossover trial is to determine whether regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables results in short-term improvement in measures related to cardiovascular disease risk, including ambulatory blood pressure, arterial stiffness, glycaemic control, and circulating biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation.

DOI

10.1186/s12937-020-00559-3

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