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The Association of Iron Intake and Hypertension, Does Iron Intake Decrease Blood Pressure?
Mahdi Mousavi Mele1, Atefeh Tahavorgar2, Zahra Salimi3
1Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, International Campus, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Cardiovascular Toxicology
|April 1, 2024
Summary
Dietary iron intake may reduce hypertension risk. This study found an inverse association between iron consumption and hypertension (HTN) in an Iranian population, suggesting a protective effect.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Cardiovascular Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hypertension (HTN) is a significant global health concern.
- Previous research on the link between iron intake and HTN risk has yielded inconsistent results.
- Understanding dietary factors influencing blood pressure is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between dietary iron intake and the risk of hypertension in an Iranian adult population.
- To clarify the inconsistent findings in existing literature regarding iron and hypertension.
- To provide data on dietary iron's role in blood pressure regulation within a specific demographic.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 4184 participants aged 35-70 in Sabzevar, Iran.
- 1239 participants diagnosed with hypertension (HTN) and 2945 with normal blood pressure (BP).
- Dietary iron intake assessed using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and analyzed with Nutritionist IV software.
Main Results:
- An inverse association was observed between dietary iron intake and hypertension (OR=0.97, 95% CI: 0.94-0.99, P=0.04).
- This association remained statistically significant after adjusting for potential confounders like age, gender, smoking, alcohol consumption, calorie intake, and BMI (OR=0.94, 95% CI: 0.89-0.98, P=0.01).
Conclusions:
- Dietary iron intake is inversely associated with the risk of hypertension in the studied Iranian population.
- Findings suggest a potential protective role of dietary iron against hypertension.
- Further longitudinal research is recommended to confirm these findings and explore the mechanisms involved.
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