Effect of Acute Nitrate Supplementation on Vascular Function in Hispanic, Black and White Population

Description

The purpose of the study is to assess vascular function in African Americans, Hispanic and Caucasian Americans to better understand racial differences in cardiovascular health. The investigators will further investigate the affect of Beetroot juice on the vascular function of all participants.

Conditions

Healthy Adults

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of the study is to assess vascular function in African Americans, Hispanic and Caucasian Americans to better understand racial differences in cardiovascular health. The investigators will further investigate the affect of Beetroot juice on the vascular function of all participants.

Effect of Acute Nitrate Supplementation on Vascular Function in Hispanic, Black and White Population

Effect of Acute Nitrate Supplementation on Vascular Function in Hispanic, Black and White Population

Condition
Healthy Adults
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Austin

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States, 78712

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Healthy men and women who are either Caucasian American, Hispanic, or non-Hispanic African American
  • * Blood pressure higher than or equal to 140/90 mmHg
  • * BMI \> 35kg/m2
  • * Have a history of cardiovascular, neurological or vascular diseases
  • * Take prescription medications
  • * Are smokers
  • * Are pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Texas at Austin,

Study Record Dates

2026-01-31