Effects of daily vegetable juice consumption on cardiovascular risk factors

Abstract

Clinical and public health data underscore the health and economic benefits that would be realized if vegetable and fruit intakes meet recommendations. Yet, 9 out of 10 adult Americans do not meet vegetable recommendations due in part to barriers e.g, portability, preparation, price, palatability and perishability. The purpose of this study is to determine the acute and chronic effects of incorporating a vegetable beverage as part of a healthy diet [Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Diet (DASH)] on known risk factors for cardiovascular disease in an adult population (40–65 years of age). Subjects are randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups (0, 8 oz or 16 oz juice) for 12‐wks. The parameters measured include blood pressure (BP in mm Hg), platelet reactivity, inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, blood lipids, glucose, anthropometric markers and quality of life. Results at the 6 week period show no significant changes among group in BMI, BP and C‐reactive protein. The 12‐week data set for the subjects will be presented. (Sponsorship: Research funding provided in part from Campbell Soup Company).