Hydroponic vs conventional spinach smoothie study
This study compares how spinach smoothies made from hydroponically-grown spinach versus conventionally-grown spinach affect your blood pressure and the levels of healthy nitrates in your saliva. The information gathered can help people make better food choices for heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no chronic diseases (like heart, kidney, or lung conditions).
- You do not smoke or vape.
- You are not taking any medications that affect your heart or blood pressure, or that change how your body uses nitrates.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, have no spinach allergy, and no recent antibiotic or antibacterial mouthwash use.
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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