Flow-mediated dilation

1. Exercise increases flow-mediated dilation in humans.

   Human trialmen with elevated BPmalesn = 17

   Acute effects of volume-matched isometric exercise intensity on vascular function and autonomic regulation in men with elevated blood pressure · Clinical physiology and functional imaging · 5 Oct 2026

2. Exercise improves flow-mediated dilation in humans (SMD 0.99, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.29).

   Reviewin adults with overweight or obesityn = 2,638

   Which exercise modality improves vascular function most in overweight or obese adults? A Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials · Frontiers in physiology · 7 Aug 2026

3. Exercise increases flow-mediated dilation in humans (NOG +15.6%, OG +29.7%).

   Human trialmiddle-aged premenopausal women12 weeksfemalesn = 32

   BMI-Stratified Physiological Responses to a 12-Week Mat Pilates Intervention on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Autonomic Function in Middle-Aged Women: An Exploratory Secondary Analysis · Metabolites · 23 Jul 2026

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1. Flavonoid-rich foods improve flow-mediated dilation in humans (MD = 1.58%; 95% CI: 0.90 to 2.27%).

   Reviewhealthy adults

   Flavonoid-rich foods and vascular functions in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials · Food & function · 10 Sep 2026

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1. Endurance exercise has no effect on flow-mediated dilation in humans.

   Human trialin non-trained limbssupervised cyclingforearm12 monthsn = 7

   One Year of Endurance Exercise Training Does not Improve Vascular Function in Non-Trained Limbs in Healthy Individuals · Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports · 1 Aug 2026

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