Oral Nitrite in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertension
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-03-08
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This research study is being conducted to examine the effects of daily inorganic nitrite
treatment on the cardiometabolic and hormonal disturbances observed in overweight/obese
adults with the metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure. Ultimately, oral nitrite therapy
may have a major impact on the prevention and treatment of both diabetes and cardiovascular
disease.