Effects of fiber-enriched special diet on the patients of hypertension

Abstract

Hypertension. Hyperlipidemia, hypercholoesieroleniia and obesity are known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in human. Fiber in food has a remarkable influence in controlling different types of health hazards. A study \s as conducted’ among 50 male subjects into five groups (30 to 50 years old) Wthin the body max indext (BMI) range (20 to 25) to receive 100gm high fiber enriched special diet for four wcks each. Mixed fiber enriched special diet supplenientation showed an ctfect on both diastolic blood pressure wid systolic blood pressure. The mean diastolic pressure diet supplementation showed an effect on both diastolie blood pressure and systolic blood pressure. The mean diastolic pressure came down from 86.2+11.5 mmHg to 79.1 ± 10.1 mmHg and systolic blood pressure from 119.7+15.5mmHg to 108+9.6mmHg these effects suggest use of mixed fiber enriched special diet as an effective znd well- tolerated item of a diet in the control of hypertension.hypcicholesterolemia or hyperlipidemia.