| A Synergistic Approach to Hypertension Management: Combined Effects of Vitamin C plus E and Aerobic Training on Blood Pressure in Older Hypertensive Men |
| Paper ID : 1355-SPORTCONGRESS (R1) |
| Authors |
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Nima Ghazvini *, Ali Nabipour Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Exercise Sciences and Physical Education, University of Guilan, Rasht, Guilan, Iran |
| Abstract |
| Background With aging, the physiological mechanisms to control blood pressure used to be weakened; therefore, the prevalence of hypertension increases in older adults. Vitamin C and E are probably the two most famous antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Also, aerobic physical activity is an effective approach to reducing blood pressure and improving health. Thus, we aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin C and E supplementation combined with an aerobic training program on altering systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older males. Methods This study was designed as a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. In the present study, 36 patients accepted our study's commitment and qualified to participate. Anthropometric values of participants included an age of 67.67 ± 1.95 years, height of 180.44 ± 2.23 cm, weight of 80.30 ± 4.22 kg, and BMI of 24.65 ± 1.23 kg/m2. Participants were randomly allocated into: Vitamin E+C (134 mg vitamin E and 750 mg vitamin C daily), Combined (Vitamin E+C plus walking), and Placebo (Placebo + PA). SBP and DBP were measured using an Omron HEM-907 device. Results The main effect of time on SBP was significant (p < 0.001, ղp2 = 0.651). The interaction effect (T×G) on SBP was statistically significant (p = 0.002, ղp2 = 0.322). The main effect of time (p < 0.001, ղp2 = 0.691) and interaction (p = 0.004, ղp2 = 0.287) on DBP was statistically significant. Post-hoc analysis revealed a significant difference between the combined group and Vit E+C (p = 0.001) and Placebo + PA (p = 0.023) at the post-test for DBP. Conclusion This study provides compelling evidence that the combined strategy of Vit C+E co-supplementation with a regular aerobic training program is the most effective non-pharmacological approach for the simultaneous reduction of blood pressure in older hypertensive men. |
| Keywords |
| Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Hypertension, Aerobic Exercise, Blood pressure, elderly males |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
