Effects of cranberry juice consumption on vascular function in patients with coronary artery disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cranberry juice contains polyphenolic compounds that could improve endothelial function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Objective

The objective was to examine the effects of cranberry juice on vascular function in subjects with coronary artery disease.

Design

We completed an acute pilot study with no placebo (n = 15) and a chronic placebo-controlled crossover study (n = 44) that examined the effects of cranberry juice on vascular function in subjects with coronary artery disease.

Results

In the chronic crossover study, subjects with coronary heart disease consumed a research preparation of double-strength cranberry juice (54% juice, 835 mg total polyphenols, and 94 mg anthocyanins) or a matched placebo beverage (480 mL/d) for 4 wk each with a

SUBMITTER: Dohadwala MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3076649 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature