The impact of dietary supplements on blood pressure in older adults: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) increases with age and there is a need for effective, evidence-based treatments for HTN among older adults. The objective of this study was to perform a network meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of nutritional supplementation on reducing blood pressure in older adults.

Methods

A systematic review using PubMed and Clinical Key was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of dietary supplements on blood pressure in adults older than 65 years of age. Network meta-analysis (NMA) was used to compare and rank the effects of different supplements on systolic (sBP), diastolic (dBP), and mean (mBP) blood pressure. Supplements were ranked according to P score. Meta-regress

SUBMITTER: Kujawska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10877265 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature