Effect of antioxidant rich diets on lipid profile and blood pressure in cardiovascular patients. | [Proceedings of Pakistan Academy of Sciences • 2006]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Shoaib Akhtar: Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Saima Ashraf: Department of Home Economics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Night Bhatty: Department of Home Economics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Nazir Ahmad: Department of Reproduction, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Sample of 200 patients was randomly selected and interviewed. Various data related to their food consumption in previous weeks and other behavioral attitudes were recorded. Their blood pressure was measured and blood was analyzed for total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides (TG). Spearman`s correlation coefficient was worked out between blood pressure, serum lipid parameters and tea, vitamin C and fibre intake. Tea showed significant correlation with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (-0.2373; P

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Published: Journal: Proceedings of Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Volume: 43, Issue: 2, Year: 2006

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