Cruciferous Vegetables Lower Blood Pressure More Than Other Vegetables: Study

Adding cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower and root and squash vegetables such as carrots and pumpkin could result in lower blood pressure.

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Nearly 120 million Americans—roughly half of adults living in the United States—have high blood pressure, a serious condition that can lead to heart attack and stroke.

A recent study has shown that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower significantly lower blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults with hypertension—performing even better than other vegetables linked to maintaining healthy blood pressure.

Study Overview

Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia conducted the randomized, controlled crossover trial. Study participants ate four servings a day of cruciferous or root and squash vegetables—like carrots, potatoes, and pumpkins—over six weeks.