VN: Other Biomarkers of Disease (2023)
Author and Year:
Gibbs J, Gaskin E, Ji C, et al. 2021
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The Effect of Plant-based Dietary Patterns on Blood Pressure: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Controlled Intervention Trials.
Authors:
Gibbs J, Gaskin E, Ji C, Miller M, Cappuccio F
Journal:
Journal of Hypertension
Year of publication:
2021
Volume:
39
Issue:
1
Page numbers:
23-37
Study Design:
Meta-analysis or Systematic Review
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low
Inclusion Criteria:
Original published article; age of participants >/= 18 years; plant-based diet as an intervention, defined as dietary patterns that support high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and often limit the consumption of most or all animal products; collection of sufficient data to allow calculation of mean differences in systolic/diastolic blood pressure between individuals consuming a plant-based diet and those consuming a referent or control diet; randomized controlled trial or controlled trial study design.
Exclusion Criteria:
Multiple interventions were used; study samples overlapped; plant-based controls were used or uncontrolled; only meeting abstracts or unpublished material available.
Research Purpose:
The main objective of this meta-analysis was to assess whether plant-based diets reduce blood pressure in controlled clinical trials.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Undergraduate Research Support Scheme at the University of Warwick