Abstract
In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study we showed that treatment of hypertensive patients with ascorbic acid lowers blood pressure. Further studies of ascorbic acid to treat hypertension, with clinical endpoints, are warranted.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Letter
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage*
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Ascorbic Acid / adverse effects
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Blood Pressure / drug effects
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Double-Blind Method
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Female
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Humans
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Hypertension / drug therapy*
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Hypertension / etiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Reactive Oxygen Species
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Ascorbic Acid