Hypertension December 2013 PMID 24126178

Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients.

Delfin Rodriguez-Leyva, Wendy Weighell, Andrea L Edel, Renee LaVallee, Elena Dibrov, Reinhold Pinneker, Thane G Maddaford, Bram Ramjiawan, Michel Aliani, Randolph Guzman, Grant N Pierce

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What people are saying

Numerous discussions highlight specific findings from the study, such as the 10 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure and the benefits of integrating flaxseed into daily diets. Participants often use phrases like 'game changer' and 'better than medications' which contribute to a tone of excitement and validation around the potential health impacts of flaxseed.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions express general support for the findings of the study, with some users addressing the benefits of flaxseed.

InterestHigh interest

There is a strong curiosity about the implications of flaxseed as a dietary intervention for hypertension.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts delve into specifics around flaxseed dosage and study outcomes, indicating moderate engagement with the material.

ImpactHigh impact

Most participants believe that the publication could significantly influence dietary recommendations and treatment approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • Flaxseed may provide substantial benefits for hypertensive patients, particularly those with peripheral artery disease, due to its fatty acids, lignans, and fiber.
  • In a study involving 110 participants, those consuming 30 g of milled flaxseed daily showed significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 10 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) by 7 mm Hg compared to a placebo group after 6 months.
  • The findings indicate that flaxseed consumption leads to increased levels of beneficial fatty acids and lignans, correlating with lower blood pressure specifically in hypertensive individuals.

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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg drop in systolic BP 7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP https://t.co/GukpitZiqS #bloodpressure #health https://t.co/5b2Kri6LhJ

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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg drop in systolic BP 7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP https://t.co/RnP7VJB3XI #bloodpressure #health https://t.co/ezBa8D8OmG

Jan 29, 2022 · 21 likes · 7 shares · 59,626 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg drop in systolic BP 7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP https://t.co/RnP7VJB3XI #bloodpressure #health https://t.co/5NlKpncMvi

Dec 7, 2021 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 59,626 followers View post →
R Giovanni Diaz-Zavala
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Santosh Iyer
@SantoshIyer0 · X

@theliverdr Read article "Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients" by Rodriguez-Leyva D, Weighell et al in December 2013 issue of journal Hypertension which clearly shows that flaxseed has a greater effect in reducing BP than BP pills !! Keep OPEN MIND

Nov 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,020 followers View post →

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Hypertension 2013 Potent Antihypertensive Action of Dietary Flaxseed in Hypertensive Patients

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GladstoneBrookes
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@ScepticalAnna Link for the trial just goes to Pubmed homepage, here's the actual link :) https://t.co/9La5hQ7GPn

Aug 13, 2024 · 529 followers View post →
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@mushawah1 · X

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Leonhard Schilbach
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Leonhard Schilbach
@leoschilbach · X

Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients https://t.co/cOJckvByc6

Sep 5, 2023 · 1 share · 6,744 followers View post →
George Paul
@GeorgiusAU · X

Flaxseed benefits people with cardiovascular problems and hypertension. Mix flaxseed in your burger. Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients - PubMed https://t.co/s2BDPCCOG7

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@mushawah1 · X

في دراسه على تناول ٣٠جم (ربع كوب صغير) من مسحوق بذور الكتان بشكل يومي و لمدة ستة اشهر وجد انها تخفض مستويات الضغط العالي systolic عشر نقاط و تخفض الالتهابات و الاورام #راقب_خياراتك_الغذائية #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/YesGkx3BjA https://t.co/Axe1WIkzls https://t.co/78m6F2V3UV https://t.co/opciAztvlQ

Nov 24, 2022 · 25 likes · 8 shares · 29,086 followers View post →
Santosh Iyer
@SantoshIyer0 · X

@theliverdr Read article "Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients" by Rodriguez-Leyva D, Weighell et al in December 2013 issue of journal Hypertension which clearly shows that flaxseed has a greater effect in reducing BP than BP pills !! Keep OPEN MIND

Nov 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,020 followers View post →
Santosh Iyer
@SantoshIyer0 · X

@theliverdr Read article "Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients" by Rodriguez-Leyva D, Weighell et al in Decemnber 2013 issue of journal Hypertension which clearly shows that flaxseed has a greater effect in reducing BP than BP pills !!

Nov 17, 2022 · 2,020 followers View post →
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@ElieJarrougeMD Or some Flaxseed...https://t.co/kIigCWRWuy

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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HUMBERTO ANTONIO L
@escologico · X

RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg drop in systolic BP 7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP https://t.co/GukpitZiqS #bloodpressure #health https://t.co/5b2Kri6LhJ

Jun 14, 2022 · 50 likes · 16 shares · 59,626 followers View post →
HUMBERTO ANTONIO L
@escologico · X

RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg drop in systolic BP 7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP https://t.co/RnP7VJB3XI #bloodpressure #health https://t.co/ezBa8D8OmG

Jan 29, 2022 · 21 likes · 7 shares · 59,626 followers View post →
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フレックスシード(亜麻仁)には血圧を下げる作用がある。 毎日30gののフレックスシード粉末を摂取することで、 6ヶ月後、収縮時血圧を10ポイント下げた。 https://t.co/IUZ6LD9rrq n-3脂肪酸のα-リノレン酸とポリフェノールの一種であるリグナンが関係していると考えられます☺️ https://t.co/rw6S1rkvLU

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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RT @DrKristieLeong: Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg…

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Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

Study: Subjects w/peripheral artery disease who consumed 30 gms. of ground #flaxseed for 6 months experienced: 10 mmHg drop in systolic BP 7 mmHg drop in diastolic BP https://t.co/RnP7VJB3XI #bloodpressure #health https://t.co/5NlKpncMvi

Dec 7, 2021 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 59,626 followers View post →
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@DoctorSkeptical @ScepticalDoctor https://t.co/CEP4aH1udo

Feb 28, 2021 · 537 followers View post →
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RT @DrGiovanniD: https://t.co/iaK1ZgedP7

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La chiapita
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RT @DrGiovanniD: https://t.co/iaK1ZgedP7

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R Giovanni Diaz-Zavala
@DrGiovanniD · X

https://t.co/iaK1ZgedP7

Jan 29, 2021 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 15,995 followers View post →
Dr.Alzhimer
@Dr_Alzhimer · X

RT @DrKristieLeong: @Dr_Alzhimer There was a double-blind, placebo controlled study in the American Heart Assn. Journal that showed a signi…

Jan 22, 2021 · 1 share · 300 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@Dr_Alzhimer There was a double-blind, placebo controlled study in the American Heart Assn. Journal that showed a significant drop in B.P. w/ground flaxseed daily: https://t.co/D3DPdDS687.

Jan 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 59,626 followers View post →
Melissa Rapoport
@MelissaRapoport · X

@LindaMonopoli1 A low-sugar Mediterranean diet is the first step. Flax seed is also shown to lower blood pressure (about 2 tablespoons a day). https://t.co/z2KjBhz3u1

Dec 20, 2020 · 7,865 followers View post →
Potato Fan
@nosoyyo7 · X

Flax seeds: https://t.co/uPgD2ePQ4o

May 16, 2020 · 664 followers View post →
Gerald Russell
@grussell903 · X

Potent Antihypertensive Action of Dietary #Flaxseed in Hypertensive Patients | #Hypertension @JACCJournals @JAMA_current @NEJM #HighBloodPressure #SilentKiller #AHA #cardiology #Journals #Epidemiology #StudyDesign #RCT #grussell903 #livefeeds #Quacks #Gags https://t.co/6z6wmeYNEv https://t.co/zzZ2UaJ28W

Feb 11, 2020 · 1 like · 640 followers View post →
Koushik R. Reddy, MD, FACC, FACLM, DipABLM,LMI
@KoushikReddyMD · X

@thoroughlyconf1 @IanCramer @Drgarthdavis @DoctorTro Based on this paper, I have suggest 2tsp of flax to patients and have lowered BP meds in many patients. This is without any change in weight. https://t.co/gHzkKR9rBW

Jun 15, 2019 · 1 like · 4,942 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@AeirieC Here's a link: https://t.co/6nCYDXO6mw

Feb 16, 2019 · 59,626 followers View post →