Beetroot extract for blood pressure and exercise in older women
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking beetroot extract can help lower blood pressure and improve exercise ability in older women with high blood pressure. It compares beetroot extract to a placebo (a drink with no active ingredient) while participants do light physical activities.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 60 and 70 years old.
- You have high blood pressure (hypertension) but no other heart or blood vessel diseases.
- You do not currently smoke.
- You have no history of alcohol abuse or drinking too much alcohol.
- You are healthy enough to do physical exercise tests safely.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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