What are the potential benefits of a plant-based diet for hypertension patients with heart disease?

The researchers believe the plant-based diet helps by improving the function of blood vessel cells, enabling them to dilate normally and counteract the damaging effects of high blood pressure. This can lead to better outcomes for patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction.

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Plant-Based Diet Reverses Heart Disease in Hypertension Patients

Q: Can a plant-based diet help treat coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) in hypertension patients?

Yes, according to a new study, a plant-based diet comprising 28% fruits, nuts, vegetables, and legumes not only prevented the development of CMD in hypertensive rats but also reversed the condition in those who already had it.

Q: How does a plant-based diet affect heart health in hypertension patients?

The study found that the beneficial effects of the plant-based diet on CMD occurred despite the persistence of hypertension, suggesting that the diet had a targeted effect on improving the function of the small blood vessels in the heart.

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Summary

Plant-based diet prevents and reverses coronary microvascular dysfunction in hypertension patients
Beneficial effects of plant-based diet persist despite continued high blood pressure
Study conducted on hypertensive rats, paving way for human clinical trials

Plant-Based Diet Reverses Heart Disease in Hypertension Patients

According to a recent study, switching to a plant-based diet may help prevent and even reverse heart disease in hypertension patients. The study, conducted by researchers at Georgia State University, focused on coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), a type of heart disease caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels that regulate blood flow to heart tissue.

CMD can lead to frequent chest pain, hospitalization, heart failure, and even death, and it affects women more severely than men. The current treatment options are only moderately effective, and patients continue to have poor outcomes after hospital admission.

The researchers found that a plant-based diet comprising 28% fruits, nuts, vegetables, and legumes not only prevented the development of CMD in hypertensive rats but also reversed the condition in those who already had it. Interestingly, the beneficial effects of the plant-based diet occurred despite the persistence of hypertension, suggesting that the diet had a targeted effect on the small blood vessels of the heart.