California Strawberry CommissionJul 1 2024 Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well. A new study looking specifically at cardiovascular health and improved glucose control was presented in a poster session at Nutrition 2024, the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting, on June 30 in Chicago. Primary investigator Lasantha Krishan Hirimuthugoda, M.D.
The study included 36 women and 32 men, aged 20 to 62 years with a body mass index 29.8±4.8 kg/m2. Researchers assessed the effects of strawberry intake on FMD as well as the relationship of the FMD responses to intervention on CVD risk. FMD% was significantly influenced by eating strawberry daily for 4 weeks compared to control suggesting a dose-response toward higher to lower median, respectively .
A diet low in fruit is among the top three risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Adding as little as one cup of strawberries a day to your diet may show beneficial effects on your cardiovascular health." As one of the most popular and accessible fruits in the U.S., strawberries are a flavor-favorite with consumers. A serving of 8 strawberries fulfills the daily recommended value of vitamin C and delivers a host of other nutrients and beneficial bioactive compounds.
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