Buckwheat diet shows promise for lowering blood pressure

NCT ID NCT04403347

First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special diet made from tartary buckwheat can lower blood pressure in people with mild hypertension. Researchers think the diet works by restoring healthy gut bacteria. 130 adults with untreated high blood pressure took part, comparing the buckwheat diet to standard lifestyle advice. The main goal was to see if the diet safely reduces blood pressure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Pinggu Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

  • Clinical Medical College&Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, China

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, China

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

  • Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, China

  • Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

  • Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College

    Shantou, Guangdong, China

  • the People's Hospital of Ji Xian District

    Tianjin, China

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