JAMA Intern Med April 2014 PMID 24566947

Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis.

Yoko Yokoyama, Kunihiro Nishimura, Neal D Barnard, Misa Takegami, Makoto Watanabe, Akira Sekikawa, Tomonori Okamura, Yoshihiro Miyamoto

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Several posts indicate agreement with the findings, referencing the meta-analysis and emphasizing the health benefits of vegetarian diets, such as lower blood pressure and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease; phrases like 'confirms the benefits' and 'supports plant-based eating' reflect collective endorsement. The tone remains informative, with some posts citing specific studies, but overall the discussion is moderate in depth, focusing on general consensus rather than critical analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show agreement with the research findings, highlighting that plant-based diets are associated with lower blood pressure and reduced health risks.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest, including mentions of related health factors and referencing original studies, but lack deep analytical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show some engagement through referencing specific citations, such as the 2014 meta-analysis, but mostly remain at a surface level without extensive discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences opinions on diet and health, with some calling for dietary changes and citing implications for cardiovascular health.

Abstract in brief

  • Vegetarian diets are associated with significant reductions in both systolic (about 4.8 mm Hg) and diastolic blood pressure (about 2.2 mm Hg) based on controlled trials.
  • The meta-analysis included 7 clinical trials and 32 observational studies, indicating a consistent association across different study types.
  • This suggests that adopting a vegetarian diet may contribute to lower blood pressure, potentially reducing the risk of hypertension and related cardiovascular issues.

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Kim Williams
@cardio10s · X

@DrMarthaGulati @iamritu @SilCastelletti @vass_vassiliou @EkateriniL @mmamas1973 @Barbara_Casadei @MinnowWalsh @gina_lundberg @ASPCardio Yes, Plant based diets reduce each of these risk factors for CV and CoViD deaths: inflammation (https://t.co/7gXkzMVToR), hypertension (https://t.co/3sjy4ugnrD), diabetes (https://t.co/PD5Oll3w0d), obesity (https://t.co/Jqyva5u00d) and hyperlipidemia (https://t.co/0i7AXug1xX):

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Mythri Shankar
@nephromythri · X

9/Hypertension

May 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 4,528 followers View post →
Paul Peace
@EcoPaulPeace · X

@GreenBadgeSi @CharlieJGardner Red meat increases the risk of heart disease, LDL cholesterol, colorectal cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and all-cause mortality. https://t.co/kmfTCGGbYj https://t.co/IWhIa1QNma https://t.co/CqttDTcJJW https://t.co/WFmp3frY4J https://t.co/i5IePbQB4K

Dec 14, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,074 followers View post →
riⓋer
@Haoshoku · X

@maven_01 @cerebralsymphoy @Doomsday__2021 @Miss_Sanguis @MissAnneMarie01 Just a small glance. Google yourself for credible sources instead of spewing propaganda. 1.https://t.co/G5lMhfjy2w 2.https://t.co/sR6WiD9MII 3.https://t.co/DZCZDGc2Uk 4.https://t.co/dzZv4Sfavu 5.https://t.co/aN7Vn8f3Fi 6.https://t.co/jpKh4EBfql 7.https://t.co/eSsvOT8XAN

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Paul Peace
@EcoPaulPeace · X

@NFUtweets Red meat increases the risk of heart disease, LDL cholesterol, colorectal cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and all-cause mortality. Heart/cancer: https://t.co/kmfTCGGbYj https://t.co/zgZzbT2KWe Kidney: https://t.co/UX0KNVNtYA Blood pressure: https://t.co/WFGpYrkXZI

Feb 21, 2023 · 1 like · 2,074 followers View post →
riⓋer
@Haoshoku · X

Plants = best for blood pressure Plant protein=less caloric than animal protein Carbs=least calories per gram Carbs=best for weight loss Carbs=healthy 1.https://t.co/r6rFI4NgQo 2.https://t.co/A3znN13s81 3.https://t.co/DZCZDGc2Uk 4.https://t.co/Pjbt7mZaBL https://t.co/YsLhNsISx0

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 like · 801 followers View post →

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DrAlvaroBustamante
@DrAlvaroBustam · X

2) Y. Yokoyama et al., ´Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis`. JAMA Intern Med. 2014, 577-87

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Jangan
@lupaabsen · X

@kucingburung @afrkml 6. Yokoyama, Y., Nishimura, K., Barnard, N. D., Takegami, M., Watanabe, M., Sekikawa, A., ... & Miyamoto, Y. (2014). Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(4), 577-587.

Jul 16, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Demas
@byDemas · X

2/ Een meta-analyse onderzocht de gegevens van 39 onderzoeken en concludeerde dat mensen die een plantaardig dieet volgden gemiddeld een lagere bloeddruk hadden dan degenen die een omnivoor dieet volgden. https://t.co/HWng12kup1

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Paul Peace
@EcoPaulPeace · X

@NFUtweets Red meat increases the risk of heart disease, LDL cholesterol, colorectal cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and all-cause mortality. Heart/cancer: https://t.co/kmfTCGGbYj https://t.co/zgZzbT2KWe Kidney: https://t.co/UX0KNVNtYA Blood pressure: https://t.co/WFGpYrkXZI

Feb 21, 2023 · 1 like · 2,074 followers View post →
Jeff
@jerkelens4 · X

RT @EcoPaulPeace: @GreenBadgeSi @CharlieJGardner Red meat increases the risk of heart disease, LDL cholesterol, colorectal cancer, high blo…

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Paul Peace
@EcoPaulPeace · X

@GreenBadgeSi @CharlieJGardner Red meat increases the risk of heart disease, LDL cholesterol, colorectal cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and all-cause mortality. https://t.co/kmfTCGGbYj https://t.co/IWhIa1QNma https://t.co/CqttDTcJJW https://t.co/WFmp3frY4J https://t.co/i5IePbQB4K

Dec 14, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,074 followers View post →
Paul Peace
@EcoPaulPeace · X

@KaushikRam25 @Dwarneyo @Aaron25484174 @theveganting 2/ list of research Blood pressure Yokoyama Y, Nishimura K, Barnard ND, Takegami M, Watanabe M, Sekikawa A, Okamura T, Miyamoto Y: Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: A meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med 174: 577–587, 2014 Diabetes https://t.co/ujsv7hDyjl

Mar 9, 2022 · 2,074 followers View post →
riⓋer
@Haoshoku · X

Plants = best for blood pressure Plant protein=less caloric than animal protein Carbs=least calories per gram Carbs=best for weight loss Carbs=healthy 1.https://t.co/r6rFI4NgQo 2.https://t.co/A3znN13s81 3.https://t.co/DZCZDGc2Uk 4.https://t.co/Pjbt7mZaBL https://t.co/YsLhNsISx0

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 like · 801 followers View post →
Cerebral Symphony
@cerebralsymphoy · X

RT @Haoshoku: @maven_01 @cerebralsymphoy @Doomsday__2021 @Miss_Sanguis @MissAnneMarie01 Just a small glance. Google yourself for credible s…

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 share · 4,807 followers View post →
riⓋer
@Haoshoku · X

@maven_01 @cerebralsymphoy @Doomsday__2021 @Miss_Sanguis @MissAnneMarie01 Just a small glance. Google yourself for credible sources instead of spewing propaganda. 1.https://t.co/G5lMhfjy2w 2.https://t.co/sR6WiD9MII 3.https://t.co/DZCZDGc2Uk 4.https://t.co/dzZv4Sfavu 5.https://t.co/aN7Vn8f3Fi 6.https://t.co/jpKh4EBfql 7.https://t.co/eSsvOT8XAN

Jul 21, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 801 followers View post →
Mythri Shankar
@nephromythri · X

9/Hypertension

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Camilo Ortega
@drcortega · X

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Michael Albert, MD
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Dr. Luiz Silva
@DrLuizSilva1 · X

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Dr. Iván
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Gina Lundberg MD FACC FAHA
@gina_lundberg · X

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@purviparwani · X

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@EkateriniL · X

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@Birju_Rao · X

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Kim Williams
@cardio10s · X

@DrMarthaGulati @iamritu @SilCastelletti @vass_vassiliou @EkateriniL @mmamas1973 @Barbara_Casadei @MinnowWalsh @gina_lundberg @ASPCardio Yes, Plant based diets reduce each of these risk factors for CV and CoViD deaths: inflammation (https://t.co/7gXkzMVToR), hypertension (https://t.co/3sjy4ugnrD), diabetes (https://t.co/PD5Oll3w0d), obesity (https://t.co/Jqyva5u00d) and hyperlipidemia (https://t.co/0i7AXug1xX):

Sep 4, 2020 · 36 likes · 13 shares · 10,017 followers View post →
Hooman Yaghoobzadeh
@DrYaghoobzadeh · X

14/16 -A provegetarian food pattern and reduction in total mortality in the (PREDIMED) study. Martınez-Gonzalez et al,. AJCN. 2014 -Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis. Yokoyama et al. JAMA Int Med.2014

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Nuria Granados
@Nuriabios · X

@alvaromg_ftw @jmmulet Yokoyama Y, Nishimura K, Barnard ND, Takegami M, Watanabe M, Sekikawa A. Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(4):577-87."

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