Parameter | Placebo | Hibiscus sabdariffa | Lisinopril |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 48.90 ± 5.06 | 49.92 ± 3.40 | 53.25 ± 3.25 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.27 ± 1.50 | 28.10 ± 2.48 | 27.87 ± 2.45 |
Change in systolic blood pressure after 4 weeks (mmHg) | −1.10 ± 0.05 | −17.08 ± 2.01*α | −12.60 ± 1.15* |
Change in diastolic blood pressure after 4 weeks (mmHg) | −0.40 ± 0.02 | −12.12 ± 1.04* | −9.20 ± 1.10* |
Change in Mean arterial pressure after 4 weeks (mmHg) | −0.95 ± 0.20 | −13.68 ± 1.82* | −10.31 ± 1.14* |