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Anthocyanins show no significant effects on vascular stiffness in diabetes

Última actualización 5 de julio de 2026

Key finding

No significant effects or dose–response relationships were observed by ACNs supplementation on arterial stiffness.

This study investigated the effects of purified anthocyanins on vascular stiffness and cardiovascular risk in Chinese adults with dysglycemia, finding no significant improvements.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

High Risk

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of purified anthocyanins on vascular stiffness and cardiovascular risk in Chinese adults with dysglycemia, finding no significant improvements.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the impact of dietary supplements like anthocyanins on cardiovascular health is crucial, especially for populations at risk, such as those with dysglycemia. The lack of significant findings suggests that anthocyanins may not be an effective intervention for improving vascular health in this demographic, guiding future research and dietary recommendations.

Keep in mind

Unclear effectiveness of anthocyanins due to lack of significant findings Limited generalizability to other populations outside Chinese adults with dysglycemia Potential unmeasured confounders affecting results

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Zhaomin L, Minmin L, Yuming C, et al. The Dose-Response Effects of Purified Anthocyanins on Vascular Stiffness and Cardiovascular Risk in Chinese Adults with Dysglycemia. Nutrients. 2025;18(1):112. doi:10.3390/nu18010112

Efectos Principales

No significant change in brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (0 cm/s, no_change)

No significant change in ankle-brachial index (0 index, no_change)

No significant change in systolic blood pressure (0 mmHg, no_change)

No significant change in diastolic blood pressure (0 mmHg, no_change)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Purified anthocyanins supplementation and Ankle-brachial index (ABI), Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), Diastolic blood pressure, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Purified anthocyanins supplementation

Primary outcomes

  • Ankle-brachial index (ABI)
  • Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)
  • Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
1
Evidence topics
contributes_evidence

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

39

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Cardiovascular Risk

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Diastolic blood pressure

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Diastolic blood pressure

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Diastolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Systolic blood pressure

Purified anthocyanins supplementation → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • No significant effects on vascular stiffness as measured by baPWV.
  • No significant effects on vascular function as measured by ABI.
  • No significant changes in systolic or diastolic blood pressure.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Chinese adults with dysglycemia
  • Individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to other ethnic groups or populations.
  • The study focused specifically on dysglycemia, limiting broader applicability.
  • Further research is needed to explore other potential benefits of anthocyanins.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Unclear effectiveness of anthocyanins due to lack of significant findings
  • Limited generalizability to other populations outside Chinese adults with dysglycemia
  • Potential unmeasured confounders affecting results

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Questions answered by this study

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Does Purified anthocyanins supplementation improve ankle-brachial index (abi)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Purified anthocyanins supplementation for Ankle-brachial index (ABI).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Purified anthocyanins supplementation improve brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (bapwv)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Purified anthocyanins supplementation for Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Purified anthocyanins supplementation improve diastolic blood pressure?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Purified anthocyanins supplementation for Diastolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Purified anthocyanins supplementation improve systolic blood pressure?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Purified anthocyanins supplementation for Systolic blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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