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Legume Consumption and Blood Pressure Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension: Cross-Sectional Findings from the TOSCA.IT Study.

Marilena VitaleAnnalisa GiosuèSabina SieriVittorio KroghElena MassiminoAngela Albarosa RivelleseGabriele RiccardiOlga VaccaroMaria Masulli
Published in: Nutrients (2023)
In people with T2D and hypertension, three servings of legumes per week are associated with significantly better BP control. This gives further support to current dietary guidelines in recommending the frequent consumption of legumes, as a "ready-to-use" dietary strategy to achieve optimal BP control.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • cross sectional
  • hypertensive patients
  • heart rate
  • randomized controlled trial
  • clinical trial
  • metabolic syndrome
  • glycemic control