BMC Med September 2024 PMID 39218859

Cruciferous vegetables lower blood pressure in adults with mildly elevated blood pressure in a randomized, controlled, crossover trial: the VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth (VESSEL) study.

Emma L Connolly, Alex H Liu, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Armaghan Shafaei, Mary C Boyce, Lisa G Wood, Lyn McCahon, Henrietta Koch, Marc Sim, Caroline R Hill, Benjamin H Parmenter, Nicola P Bondonno, Amanda Devine, Kevin D Croft, Richard Mithen

Mentions

112
Peak: 12 in Sep 2024
across 6 sources since Sep 2024

Extended reach

330,739
potential audience

Total likes

4,546

Video views

114,105

Mentions per month

Sep 2024 – Jan 2026

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
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  • Reddit2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate general agreement with the study's conclusions, with posts stating that eating cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower 'may help lower blood pressure,' highlighting biological mechanisms and potential health benefits. The tone varies from curiosity to support, with examples like 'a new study suggests' and 'may help,' reflecting interest but also cautious optimism about the study's implications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings that cruciferous vegetables can lower blood pressure, emphasizing the positive effects highlighted in the study.

InterestModerate interest

While some posts express curiosity about the health benefits, overall interest levels are moderate, focusing on potential diet changes.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include mentions of specific vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower and discuss implications, indicating a modest level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations recognize that the research could influence dietary recommendations, but do not suggest a drastic or immediate impact yet.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that eating cruciferous vegetables, compared to root and squash vegetables, significantly lowered 24-hour brachial systolic blood pressure in Australian adults with mildly elevated BP.
  • Participants adhered well to the dietary interventions, and the active group showed higher levels of SMCSO and carotenoids markers, indicating compliance.
  • The research suggests that cruciferous vegetables may help reduce blood pressure, potentially contributing to lower cardiovascular disease risk through mechanisms yet to be fully understood.]

Top posts

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Beth Frates MD
@BethFratesMD · X

#Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd #nutrition https://t.co/ECguoOKGJ3

Sep 9, 2024 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 150,725 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Cruciferous vegetables lower blood pressure in adults with mildly elevated blood ... - BMC Medi - https://t.co/w51xSQhwLx

Sep 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 32,260 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

A randomized, controlled, crossover trial conducted on Australian adults finds that consuming more cruciferous vegetables leads to a decrease in #bloodpressure. Read the full study by Emma L Connolly et al here: https://t.co/GLLAWuNBsR @LCBlekkenhorst @EdithCowanUni https://t.co/yfmDPodF8A

Sep 3, 2024 · 2 likes · 9,188 followers View post →
Professor Erwin Loh
@erwinloh · X

Cruciferous #vegetables, including #broccoli, #cabbage, #kale, and #cauliflower have been found to lower #bloodpressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure. https://t.co/WcZWA0GhHl https://t.co/NxgMwCRfGU

Sep 6, 2024 · 9,474 followers View post →
WeitzSportsChiro
@WeitzSportChiro · X

4 servings per day of cruciferous vegetables lowers blood pressure: https://t.co/X2kDwNqS6m

Sep 24, 2024 · 9,399 followers View post →
VEGAN EVENTS Ⓥ
@EventsVeg · X

RT @BethFratesMD: #Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd…

Sep 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,693 followers View post →

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CNELM
@CNELM1 · X

https://t.co/lVJz3QeV3q A new study suggests that consuming four daily servings of cruciferous vegetables for two weeks may help to lower blood pressure by an average of 2.5 mmHg but did not seem to impact nighttime systolic blood pressure https://t.co/CRF1sRbWls

Oct 8, 2024 · 924 followers View post →
WeitzSportsChiro
@WeitzSportChiro · X

4 servings per day of cruciferous vegetables lowers blood pressure: https://t.co/X2kDwNqS6m

Sep 24, 2024 · 9,399 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

ことがわかりました。対照的に、対照介入の前後では、平均0.7mmHg低下しただけでした。この低下により主要な心血管イベントのリスクが5%低下する可能性があります。https://t.co/e9q1I1DOIv

Sep 13, 2024 · 923 followers View post →
VEGAN EVENTS Ⓥ
@EventsVeg · X

RT @BethFratesMD: #Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd…

Sep 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,693 followers View post →
Subhash
@Subhash54150981 · X

RT @BethFratesMD: #Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd…

Sep 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 501 followers View post →
Marie Blessed
@mariemama38 · X

RT @BethFratesMD: #Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd…

Sep 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,393 followers View post →
Lisa C. Robbins, MD
@drlisarobbins · X

RT @BethFratesMD: #Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd…

Sep 9, 2024 · 4 shares · 112 followers View post →
Beth Frates MD
@BethFratesMD · X

#Research: Eating your broccoli and cauliflower may help lower your blood pressure. #bloodpressure #CardioTwitter #MedEd #nutrition https://t.co/ECguoOKGJ3

Sep 9, 2024 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 150,725 followers View post →
Professor Erwin Loh
@erwinloh · X

Cruciferous #vegetables, including #broccoli, #cabbage, #kale, and #cauliflower have been found to lower #bloodpressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure. https://t.co/WcZWA0GhHl https://t.co/NxgMwCRfGU

Sep 6, 2024 · 9,474 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

A randomized, controlled, crossover trial conducted on Australian adults finds that consuming more cruciferous vegetables leads to a decrease in #bloodpressure. Read the full study by Emma L Connolly et al here: https://t.co/GLLAWuNBsR @LCBlekkenhorst @EdithCowanUni https://t.co/yfmDPodF8A

Sep 3, 2024 · 2 likes · 9,188 followers View post →
Almera Guambe
@AlmeraGuam7089 · X

Higher cruciferous vegetable intake is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in observational studies. The pathways involved remain uncertain. BMC Med 22, 353 (2024). https://t.co/lDGhUWLv6j

Sep 3, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Cruciferous vegetables lower blood pressure in adults with mildly elevated blood ... - BMC Medi - https://t.co/w51xSQhwLx

Sep 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 32,260 followers View post →