Blueberry powder tested as natural blood pressure aid
NCT ID NCT04530916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether eating wild blueberry powder every day can lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health in middle-aged and older men and postmenopausal women with slightly high blood pressure. Researchers will measure artery function and stiffness over time. The goal is to see if this simple dietary change can help prevent heart disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wild blueberry powder
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 58 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be small or no better than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Food and Nutrition Clinical Research Laboratory
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523-1571, United States
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