The influence of Cocozen on arterial stiffness and central blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults
| dc.contributor.advisor | Fleenor, Bradley S., 1977- | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rabalais, Emily Nicole | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-05-13T18:52:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-05-13T18:52:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-05-04 | |
| dc.description | Access to thesis permanently restricted to Ball State community only. | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of COCOZEN on both arterial stiffness and central blood pressure following a 4-week supplementation period in middle-aged and older adults (40-70 years old) Methods: In this double-blind randomized control trial, participants reported to the Human Performance Laboratory before and after supplementation period for central blood pressure and arterial stiffness measurements. Participants were given either COCOZEN (1.5g/day) or placebo supplementation for four weeks. Results: There were no differences in arterial stiffness despite the COCOZEN group showing a 7% average decrease in arterial stiffness (P=0.07) compared to a 2% increase in the placebo group (P=0.37). However, there was no change in central arterial blood pressures. Conclusion: Males and females 40-70 years of age did not show differences in aortic stiffness or central arterial blood pressure after COCOZEN supplementation following four weeks. | en_US |
| dc.description.degree | Thesis (M.S.) | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Department of Kinesiology | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/20.500.14291/201709 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Coconut palm -- Therapeutic use. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Arteries -- Elastic properties. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Blood pressure. | |
| dc.title | The influence of Cocozen on arterial stiffness and central blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults | en_US |