Prevention and reversal of hypertension-induced coronary microvascular dysfunction by a plant-based diet
Rami Salim Najjar, Nedumangalam Hekmatyar, Yanling Wang, Vu L. Ngo, Hannah Land Lail, Juan P. Tejada, Jessica P. Danh, Desiree Wanders, Rafaela G. Feresin, Puja K. Mehta, Andrew T. Gewirtz
This study shows a plant-based diet prevents and reverses coronary microvascular dysfunction in hypertensive rats without reducing blood pressure, through improved endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cell function.
Journal of the American Heart Association · Nov 12, 2025Peer-reviewedPhysiology