Co-administration of walnut (Juglans regia) prevents systemic hypertension induced by long-term use of dexamethasone: a promising strategy for steroid consumers

• Main Authors: Siyavash Joukar (Author), Sahar Ebrahimi (Author), Majid Khazaei (Author), Alireza Bashiri (Author), Mohammad Reza Shakibi (Author), Vida Naderi (Author), Beydolah Shahouzehi (Author), Masoud Alasvand (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context: The long-term consumption of glucocorticoids (GCs) may induce serious adverse effects such as hypertension. There is sufficient evidence related to the benefit of walnuts on the cardiovascular system. Objective: This study assesses the effect of methanol extract of walnut [Juglans regia L....