Micronutrient Deficiencies as Predisposing Factors for Hypertension in Lacto-Vegetarian Indian Adults

Abstract

Low dietary intakes of vitamin C, folic acid and zinc emerged as the possible risk factors for hypertension. Further, lower levels of plasma vitamin C, erythrocyte membrane zinc and ceruloplasmin were found to be the putative intermediary biomarkers in pathogenesis of hypertension.