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The Impact Of High-Anthocyanin Berry Supplementation On Cardiometabolic Markers In Humans: A Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Control Trials, Mia M. Abram Jun 2022

The Impact Of High-Anthocyanin Berry Supplementation On Cardiometabolic Markers In Humans: A Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Control Trials, Mia M. Abram

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Relevance: Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Observational and experimental evidence has shown that fruits high in polyphenols can reduce morbidity and mortality of heart disease. Introduction: This systematic review meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the current evidence for anthocyanin-rich fruit supplementation amelioration of hypertension. Methods: Articles were identified, collected, screened, then data were analyzed via CMAv.2 for overall effect on blood pressure, nitric oxide, flow mediated dilation and pulse wave velocity. Results: The analysis showed a small, significant effect on diastolic blood pressure. No moderator groups had significant effects, though some individual subcategories showed significant effects. …