The association between vegetable-derived nitrate and nitrite intake, cardiovascular risk factors and glycemic markers in obese individuals.

ABSTRACT: Although plant-derived nitrates and nitrites are increasingly recognized for their potential metabolic advantages, current research presents mixed outcomes. This study explores the relationship between vegetable-sourced nitrate and nitrite consumption and key metabolic indicators in overweight and obese Iraqi adults. A total of 338 individuals participated in a cross-sectional analysis, completing a validated food frequency questionnaire to quantify their intake of nitrates and nitrites from vegetables. Blood pressure readings were obtained using standard sphygmomanometer, and biochemical markers-including fasting glucose, lipid profile, and insulin-were assessed via enzymatic assays. Participants with the highest intake of vegetable nitrates demonstrated significantly lower systolic blood

SUBMITTER: El-Sehrawy AAMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12780158 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature