Dietary amino acid intake and the risk of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hypertension (HTN) is a major global health burden. While dietary protein is a known modifiable risk factor, the role of specific amino acids remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the association between dietary amino acid intake and the risk of hypertension.

Methods

Three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) were systematically searched from inception until September 30, 2025 for observational studies examining dietary amino acid intake and hypertension. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed. Where applicable, meta-analyses were conducted using a fixed-effect model to pool effect estimates.

Results

The sixteen included studies, with a total of 57,913 participants, comprised eight pro

SUBMITTER: Izadi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667082 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature