Document Type
Honors Thesis
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality in the United States and worldwide. Mechanisms are multifactorial but are related to elevated oxidative stress and inflammation. Goode Health provides a beverage that is high in polyphenols which reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. This study will explore whether the consumption of the Goode Health beverage improves vascular function as indexed by lipid profiles, and peripheral vascular function as indexed by percent Flow-mediated Dilation (FMD). Baseline visit included measurements for peripheral vascular function through FMD of the brachial artery and routine blood draw. These measures were repeated two weeks later, during which participants were asked to consume the Goode Health Beverage twice a day. Two weeks of drinking Goode Health improved peripheral vascular health, and total cholesterol. The Goode Health beverage improves cholesterol levels without the need for drugs that may cause side effects.
Disciplines
Systems and Integrative Physiology
Publication Date
5-2025
Language
English
Faculty Mentor of Honors Project
R. Matthew Brothers
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Nagib, Hannah E., "THE IMPACT OF GOODE HEALTH BEVERAGE ON PERIPHERAL VASCULAR FUNCTION" (2025). 2025 Spring Honors Capstone Projects. 34.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/honors_spring2025/34