Hypertension October 2014 PMID 25047574

Effect of probiotics on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials.

Saman Khalesi, Jing Sun, Nicholas Buys, Rohan Jayasinghe

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170
Peak: 2 in Sep 2023
across 6 sources since Jan 2020

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What people are saying

The overall tone suggests a moderate level of agreement and interest, with posts emphasizing that probiotics may offer modest blood pressure benefits, particularly with certain strains and longer interventions; the language is informative but not overly detailed, indicating general awareness rather than deep engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential of probiotics to modestly lower blood pressure, reflecting general agreement with the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, highlighting health benefits and specific factors like strain variety and duration, but lacking deep curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference key points such as the effectiveness of multiple probiotic species and duration, indicating some engagement with the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize that the findings could influence health perspectives, especially regarding dietary choices and managing blood pressure.

Abstract in brief

  • Probiotic intake has been shown to modestly lower blood pressure, especially when multiple probiotic species are used and the person's initial blood pressure is higher.
  • The study found that longer interventions (more than 8 weeks) or daily doses of 10^11 colony-forming units did not significantly improve blood pressure further.
  • Overall, probiotics could help improve blood pressure, but the effect varies based on the type, duration, and individual baseline levels.

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Kelly
@girlinbluebows · X

6. Decreased risk of heart disease • Certain strains of probiotics are linked to lower levels of LDL cholesterol • Probiotics are also associated with a mild reduction in hypertension (high blood pressure) Sources: https://t.co/sKIxAE4VQE https://t.co/BBtk2rAGDL

Jan 28, 2024 · 10 likes · 3,206 followers View post →
Hypertension
@HyperAHA · X

2014 Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure https://t.co/9Z1R8dwrGS

Jan 7, 2020 · 1 like · 10,864 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

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Jul 15, 2022 · 1 like · 914 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/V7Er32Rolq Efecto de los probióticos sobre la presión arterial: revisión sistemática y metaanálisis de ensayos aleatorizados y controlados. El presente metaanálisis sugiere que el consumo de probióticos puede mejorar la PA en un grado modesto, con un efecto

Sep 22, 2023 · 8,028 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/V7Er32RWaY El presente metaanálisis sugiere que el consumo de probióticos puede mejorar la PA en un grado modesto, con un efecto potencialmente mayor cuando la PA basal es elevada, se consumen múltiples especies de probióticos, la duración de la intervención es ≥8

Sep 5, 2023 · 8,028 followers View post →
DF
@Wiseriverman · X

Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials https://t.co/TdCqld0eMs

Aug 25, 2022 · 2,233 followers View post →

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Kelly
@girlinbluebows · X

6. Decreased risk of heart disease • Certain strains of probiotics are linked to lower levels of LDL cholesterol • Probiotics are also associated with a mild reduction in hypertension (high blood pressure) Sources: https://t.co/sKIxAE4VQE https://t.co/BBtk2rAGDL

Jan 28, 2024 · 10 likes · 3,206 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/V7Er32Rolq Efecto de los probióticos sobre la presión arterial: revisión sistemática y metaanálisis de ensayos aleatorizados y controlados. El presente metaanálisis sugiere que el consumo de probióticos puede mejorar la PA en un grado modesto, con un efecto

Sep 22, 2023 · 8,028 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/V7Er32RWaY El presente metaanálisis sugiere que el consumo de probióticos puede mejorar la PA en un grado modesto, con un efecto potencialmente mayor cuando la PA basal es elevada, se consumen múltiples especies de probióticos, la duración de la intervención es ≥8

Sep 5, 2023 · 8,028 followers View post →
Van Nghia Huynh
@nghia0375 · X

Fermented Foods Health Benefits and Side Effects https://t.co/ENwgk23Shf via @YouTube

Jan 26, 2023 · 36 followers View post →
DF
@Wiseriverman · X

Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials https://t.co/TdCqld0eMs

Aug 25, 2022 · 2,233 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

https://t.co/i8H3oL5pdq

Jul 15, 2022 · 1 like · 914 followers View post →
Hypertension
@HyperAHA · X

2014 Effect of Probiotics on Blood Pressure https://t.co/9Z1R8dwrGS

Jan 7, 2020 · 1 like · 10,864 followers View post →