Hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Daily consumption of 10 grams of bitter chocolate (60 percent) enriched with deodorized Garlic extract powder (equivalent to 4 grams of fresh garlic) for six weeks.
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
24 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Systolic blood pressure >= 130 mmHg or Diastolic blood pressure >= 80 mmHg OR both Shiraz residence Participation willingness
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Being in pregnancy or lactation periods Affected with diabetes or thyroid disorders Anticoagulant drug consumption Dietary supplementation of any type
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hypertension. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and the end of the sixth, ninth and fifth weeks. Method of measurement: Digital barometer.;Serum lipid levels. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and the end of the sixth, ninth and fifth weeks. Method of measurement: ELISA kits.;Serum hsCRP level. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and the end of the sixth, ninth and fifth weeks. Method of measurement: RIA kit.;Serum malondealdehyde levels. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and the end of the sixth, ninth and fifth weeks. Method of measurement: Spectrophotometry. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSalman Mohammadi
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed