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ReviewCureus2023

An Exploration of Dietary Strategies for Hypertension Management: A Narrative Review.

Abdullh A Altawili, Mohammed Altawili, Arwa M Alwadai, Ahlam S Alahmadi, Abdulrahman Mohammed A Alshehri, Badriah H Muyini, Abdullah R Alshwwaf, Abdullah M Almarzooq, Abdulaziz Hassan A Alqarni, Zain Amer L Alruwili and 3 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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22citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
6.7field-weighted citation impact, top 3% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

22 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 12 institutions in 5 countries.

Abdullh A AltawiliInternal Medicine and Gastroenterology, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Tabuk, SAU.
Mohammed AltawiliGeneral Practice, Al Aziziyah Primary Health Care Center, Tabuk, SAU.
Arwa M AlwadaiInternal Medicine, Najran University, Najran, SAU.
Ahlam S AlahmadiInternal Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, SAU.
Abdulrahman Mohammed A AlshehriGeneral Practice, Khamis Mushayt General Hospital, Abha, SAU.
Badriah H MuyiniInternal Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.
Abdullah R AlshwwafGeneral Practice, Aloyun Hospital, Alahsaa, SAU.
Abdullah M AlmarzooqGeneral Practice, Khafji General Hospital, Khafji, SAU.
Abdulaziz Hassan A AlqarniGeneral Practice, Khamis Mushayt General Hospital, Khamis Mushait, SAU.
Zain Amer L AlruwiliInternal Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Mawadah M AlharbiInternal Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, SAU.
Yahya M AlrashedMedical-Surgical Nursing, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Nashi M AlmuhannaInternal Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, SAU.
Alfaisal University · SAArmed Forces Hospital · SAHospital General de Almansa · ESKing Fahad Specialist Hospital · SAKing Khalid University · SAKinshasa General Hospital · CDNajran University · SANorthern Border University · SAOji General Hospital · JPPrimary Health Care · QARiyadh Armed Forces Hospital · SATaibah University · SA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review aims to clarify the influence of various nutritional approaches in the management of hypertension. An extensive search of databases, namely, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science, was performed, covering the period from January 2012 to October 2023. We used keywords, such as "hypertension," "nutrition," "nutritional management," "nutrient intake," "dietary strategies," "DASH diet," "Mediterranean diet," and related terms. Hypertension, a grave global health concern, affects more than one billion people worldwide. Lifestyle modifications, including nutritional strategies, are important in non-pharmacological interventions. Dietary patterns, such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean diets, which emphasize fruit and vegetable consumption, have demonstrated efficacy in reducing blood pressure. Certain nutrients, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium, have significant effects on blood pressure. The mechanisms underlying these dietary strategies include vasodilation, improvement in endothelial function, regulation of sodium balance, and mitigation of oxidative stress. However, successful implementation of these strategies can be hindered by various factors, such as adherence challenges, socioeconomic disparities, and cultural preferences. In conclusion, robust evidence supports the effectiveness of nutritional strategies in the management of hypertension. DASH and Mediterranean diets, along with an increased intake of specific nutrients, contribute to blood pressure reduction. Hence, comprehensive lifestyle modifications, with a focus on nutritional changes, are recommended as primary or complementary treatments for hypertension. Addressing the identified barriers could enhance the efficacy and use of these dietary approaches in clinical practice.

Indexed as

anti-hypertensive dietdash dietdietary fiberdietary strategieshypertensionlow-sodium dietmediterranean dietnutritionplant-based dietvegetarian diet

Identifiers

PMID38186513
PMCPMC10771610
OpenAlexW4389429425

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