A New Salt Alternative to Help Manage High Blood Pressure

Phase 1/2

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Essential (primary) hypertension. Ayurveda Condition: RAKTAVRUTAVATAH,

Brief Summary: High blood pressure, is a major health issue that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. One of the main contributors to it, is consuming too much sodium, most commonly through table salt.

This study aims to explore whether *Suaeda fruticosa Forsk. choorna* can be used as a substitute for regular table salt, potentially helping in blood pressure regulation and reduce sodium consumption in elevated blood pressure individuals.

To evaluate the impact of *Suaeda fruticosa Forsk*, the following measures will be used:

**Blood Pressure Monitoring:** Participants’ blood pressure will be measured regularly throughout the study.

**Serum Electrolytes and Complete Blood Count (CBC):** To assess overall blood health.

**Well-Being Index:** This questionnaire will be used to assess participants’ mental and emotional well-being

In this study, participants will replace their usual table salt with *Suaeda fruticosa Forsk*choorna for 4 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Elevated Blood Pressure individuals between 18-60 years.
Elevated Blood Pressure individuals with baseline systolic blood pressure in between the range of 120 – 129 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure less than 80 mmHg. Regular consumers of table salt (5g-10gm/day).
Participants who are willing to replace.
conventional table salt with Suaeda fruticosa Forsk choorna and adhere to the study protocol.
Individuals who provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with known cardiovascular diseases, Stage 1, Stage 2 hypertensive crisis category hypertension, renal or metabolic disorders, or any other chronic illness.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Known allergies or hypersensitivity to halophyte plants such as Suaeda fruticosa Forsk.
Individuals with recent major illnesses or surgeries in the last 3 months.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
2.Serum Electrolyte levels will be measured.	1. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured at 1st week, 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. \| 2.Serum Electrolyte levels will be measured at baseline and end of study.
1. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured using a digital sphygmomanometer.	1. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured at 1st week, 2nd week and at the end of 4th week. \| 2.Serum Electrolyte levels will be measured at baseline and end of study.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.Complete Blood Count (CBC): Includes Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, White Blood Cell Count, and Platelet Count to monitor haematological changes.	2.Overall Well-being: Self-reported questionnaire assessing physical and mental health, energy levels, and symptoms.

Locations (1): Parul Institute Of Ayurved
🇮🇳
Vadodara, GUJARAT, India
Parul Institute Of Ayurved
🇮🇳Vadodara, GUJARAT, India
Dr Himanshu
Principal investigator
6375537912
Himanshujangir9506@gmail.com