June 2022 PMID 35807742

Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial.

Yueyue Wang, Jose Lara Gallegos, Crystal Haskell-Ramsay, John K Lodge

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9
Peak: 3 in Jan 2025
across 2 sources since Jun 2022

Extended reach

111,177
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Total likes

27

Video views

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Jun 2022 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a moderate interest in the study, with mentions of the research's methodology and results, such as the focus on plasma NO2 levels and the call to replicate with larger samples, highlighting a scientific tone. The use of terms like 'shame' and references to the study's potential underpowering suggest critical engagement without overt disagreement or excitement, indicating a nuanced understanding of the study's implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed opinions, with some acknowledgment of the study's limitations, such as the potentially underpowered sample size, indicating neither full agreement nor disagreement.

InterestModerate interest

The focus on the health benefits of blueberries appears to interest students moderately, reflected in enthusiasm for the research but no strong emotional reactions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like plasma NO2 levels and call for replication, demonstrating moderate engagement with scientific details rather than superficial mentions.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the article is recognized as significant within nutrition and cardiovascular research circles, the discussions do not suggest widespread or transformative impact at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how consuming freshly picked blueberries and freeze-dried blueberry powder affects cardiovascular health markers in healthy young adults, finding that both forms improved plasma nitrite (NO2) levels slightly, but had no significant impact on blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, or glucose levels.
  • The research used a crossover randomized controlled design where participants alternated between blueberry treatments and a control, with each treatment lasting one week, but no major differences were seen between whole blueberries and blueberry powder in their health effects.
  • Overall, the study suggests that blueberry consumption may benefit certain cardiovascular risk factors like plasma NO2, but their influence on other key health indicators such as blood pressure and cholesterol appears minimal in healthy young adults.

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Agingdoc
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Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial https://t.co/JxY1vYzj4b A shame this may have been underpowered for NO2- levels. Should be replicated with greater #'s to assess this.

Jul 10, 2022 · 13 likes · 1 share · 42,748 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
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Nutrients MDPI
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#HighlyViewedPaper Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial by Yueyue Wang and Jose Lara Gallegos et al. Welcome to read: https://t.co/YzygzBp4vk https://t.co/awP24wQ2ab

Jan 9, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 11,327 followers View post →
Dr. Shashank Joshi
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Jul 10, 2022 · 2 likes · 32,587 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
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Jun 28, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 11,327 followers View post →
Nutrióloga Clínica Magaly Lizaola
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RT @Nutrients_MDPI: #mdpinutrients Read the Latest Article from Dr. Yueyue Wang et al. Effects of #Blueberry Consumption on #Cardiovasc…

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Nutrients MDPI
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#HighlyViewedPaper Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial by Yueyue Wang and Jose Lara Gallegos et al. Welcome to read: https://t.co/YzygzBp4vk https://t.co/awP24wQ2ab

Jan 9, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 11,327 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

Jan 8, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 11,327 followers View post →
Dr. Shashank Joshi
@AskDrShashank · X

https://t.co/35efqEMiE4

Jul 10, 2022 · 2 likes · 32,587 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial https://t.co/JxY1vYzj4b A shame this may have been underpowered for NO2- levels. Should be replicated with greater #'s to assess this.

Jul 10, 2022 · 13 likes · 1 share · 42,748 followers View post →
Nutrióloga Clínica Magaly Lizaola
@MaggyLizaola · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: #mdpinutrients Read the Latest Article from Dr. Yueyue Wang et al. Effects of #Blueberry Consumption on #Cardiovasc…

Jun 28, 2022 · 1 share · 1,800 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

#mdpinutrients Read the Latest Article from Dr. Yueyue Wang et al. Effects of #Blueberry Consumption on #Cardiovascular Health in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Over Randomised Controlled Trial https://t.co/YzygzBpCkS https://t.co/uuEzgpZtG1

Jun 28, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 11,327 followers View post →