Association between Polyphenol Intake and Hypertension in Adults and Older Adults: A Population-Based Study in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and diet has been identified as a modifiable factor for preventing and controlling hypertension. Besides, epidemiological studies have suggested an inverse association between polyphenol intake and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between the intake of polyphenols and hypertension in a general population of Sao Paulo.

Methods

Data came from the 'Health Survey of Sao Paulo (ISA-Capital)' among 550 adults and older adults in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Diet was assessed by two 24-hour dietary recalls (24HR). Usual intakes were calculated using the Multiple Source Method. Polyphenol intake was calculated by matching food consumption data from the 24HR w

SUBMITTER: Miranda AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5085083 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature