What does eating tahini do to your heart and blood vessels?
Tahini consumption affects blood pressure and endothelial function in healthy males
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
A single serving of tahini improved multiple cardiovascular markers within 4 hours
Most dietary interventions require long-term use to show cardiovascular benefits. Acute improvements in both blood pressure and endothelial function from one food are rare and unexpected.
Practical Takeaways
Consider replacing processed snacks with 2 tablespoons (50g) of tahini for potential short-term heart benefits.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
A single serving of tahini improved multiple cardiovascular markers within 4 hours
Most dietary interventions require long-term use to show cardiovascular benefits. Acute improvements in both blood pressure and endothelial function from one food are rare and unexpected.
Practical Takeaways
Consider replacing processed snacks with 2 tablespoons (50g) of tahini for potential short-term heart benefits.
Publication
Journal
Journal of Human Hypertension
Year
2021
Authors
Eleni-Konstantina I. Sakketou, G. K. Baxevanis, N. Tentolouris, G. Konstantonis, V. Karathanos, G. Fragkiadakis, P. Kanellos
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Eating 50 grams of tahini all at once might help lower blood pressure, slow down heart rate, and improve blood vessel health in healthy men.
Eating 50 grams of tahini all at once might help lower your blood pressure and heart rate, and could also improve how well your blood vessels work in healthy people.
If healthy guys eat 2 tablespoons of tahini, their blood pressure and heart rate might drop within a few hours — making it a potentially heart-friendly snack.
Eating 50 grams of tahini can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, and help your blood vessels work better, all within 4 hours if you are a healthy man.
Eating 50 grams of tahini might give healthy guys a quick boost in blood vessel health within 4 hours.